Bartender (hotel job)

Job Title

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. Build drinks; deliver food and beverage to patrons, directly or through servers. Must be able to manage patron's consumption of alcohol. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education. Universal core competencies include advocating for continual improvement, collaborating with mutual accountability, championing service, perseverance, and leading through positive influence.

Duties/Responsibilities

Build drinks; deliver food and beverage to patrons. Effectively manage patron's consumption of alcohol. Take food/beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of bar, lounge and patio areas. Proficient on POS terminal and cash handling. Attend service and food trainings. Understand and practice "Serving Alcohol with Care" principles. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

Must have the ability to take directions and effectively perform the work. Positive and customer service oriented attitude at all times. Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards. Must speak and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees. Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of shift. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. Preference will be given to candidates with Bartending experience in a professional setting. Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree. Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of two years full-time, experience in a related hospitality setting or the equivalent education and related work experience.