Bartender

Bartender Position at Hotel CovingtonHotel Covington is looking for an experienced Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. This person should have craft cocktail experience and a passion for hospitality. Hotel Covington embodies the transformation of a celebrated, century-old downtown building into a modern luxury hotel. As the first of its genre in the market, Hotel Covington appeals to business and leisure travelers accustomed to upscale hotels in primary markets seeking an authentic and locally influenced experience. The hotel draws inspiration from the local culture and cultivates a following through a sense of civic pride and exciting food & beverage along with our addition, North by Hotel Covington. Hotel Covington pulls inspiration from its northern and southern sister cities, but a cohesive mix of styles ultimately lends individuality. A story told through regional and local sourcing, and will become the pulse of Covington and beyond: unique yet comfortable, casual yet refined, and timeless yet evolving.Job Requirements:Offers guests an enjoyable, expertly served beverage/dining experience conforming to guidelines of excellence for quality, professionalism and friendlinessServes and clears food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional mannerFamiliar with the menus, including preparation, ingredients and descriptionFamiliar with the wine list and wine and beverage service including stemware usedFamiliar with all types of liquors and brandsFamiliar with creating and developing craft cocktailsFollows the established procedures to ensure knowledgeable, correct and efficient order takingCreates excellent cocktails in a timely fashionGathers all necessary bar supplies, garnishes, spirits and bar utensils to properly set up the barPrepares and services beverages for guests and servers in a speedy, efficient and professional mannerCarries trays, buses and resets tables with the appropriate itemsProvides opening and closing inventory of spiritsRecognizes and addresses potential intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guestsAdditional Requirements:Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English languageMust have a high school education or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2 years of food and beverage experienceAble to work well unsupervisedComputer skills helpful but not requiredMust be minimum age to serve alcoholMust have alcohol awareness certificationTeamwork:Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climatePartake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environmentStandards:Able to work alone without direct supervisionDemonstrate high degree of drive and determinationConstantly recommend service and product improvement to better the operationKeep the work area clean and tidy at all timesAttend all required meetingsFollow proper payroll and uniform proceduresProperly handle and report associate and guest accidentsMaintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental polices/service procedures/standardsAssist with responsibilities and duties in other departments and as assigned by managementDue to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotelWork Environment:Standard hotel, kitchen, restaurant and banquet settingPhysical Demand:PositionsContinuous standing and walkingNegotiating wet tile floor and stepsFine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding napkinsForcesTrays weigh 30 lbs.Carts: 250 lbs. (12-20 lbs. of push/pull force required)Hot box: 20 lbs.RepetitionsStanding and walking is continuous for 4-5 hours at a timeLifting and carrying 30 lb. tray, crate or box is occasionalNegotiating varied floor surfaces is continuousCarrying over shoulder is occasionalHand and elbow movements for polishing glassware, silver, setting up tables, shacking, pouring and mixing drinksPushing Room Service cart is continuousLifting and carry hot boxes is continuousRolling and/or carry Banquet tables is continuousCarrying stackable banquet chairs by loading the cart is continuousSensoryExcellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfacesHandling lighted candles, and handling hot fluids (coffee and tea)Excellent speech and hearing to interact with guestsExcellent sight for completion of paperworkMust be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or moreThe Salyers Group & vR Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. The Salyers Group & vR Hospitality is a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.