Bartender - Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill, Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Bartender Position

Responsible for bar set-up, mixing and serving drinks as well as clean up of bar area. Able to not only take guest orders but also able to process their checks. Must have enough beverage knowledge that you are able to recommend drinks & know the ingredients. Exceed guest expectations at all times. Comply with all state, city, & company liquor laws.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish daily assignments of maintaining a clean productive and safe bar environment.
• Assist other bartenders whenever necessary for total unity and teamwork necessary to run a bar.
• Maintain front of the house cleanliness standards to ensure that the highest quality products are consistently being delivered to the guest at all times.
• Interact with fellow associates in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide guest services in a highly professional manner exceeding guest expectations at all times when directed by management.
• Report unsafe work conditions/practices and safety/security violations in accordance with company policy.
• Greet and interact with the guest in a friendly and professional manner creating the "WOW" experience.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all bar equipment to include but not limited to fixtures in assigned areas in accordance with Department SOP's and work practices.
• Inspect and evaluate physical condition of equipment daily for cleanliness. Report any necessary repairs to the bar manager.
• Manage time and bar section productivity according to the volume of business in all areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Make & serve drinks to guests & cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures & policies regarding beverage & safety controls as prescribed by HR standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a timely, efficient & professional manner exceeding guest expectations.
• Ring guest checks; collect cash, & process credits & room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies & procedures.
• Complete liquor requisitions & supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Know and comply with city liquor laws.
• Recognize when a guest has had too much to drink & stop serving them more alcohol.
• Successfully complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Type Qualification Skill

• Able to read, write and speak basics English.
• Able to understand and apply basic multi-tasking skills in order to maintain a cohesive working environment.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two- step instructions. Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variation.
• Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 150 pounds repetitively during entire shift.
• Good attitude and work ethic practices in order to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established guest satisfaction criteria.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required for extremely long hours.
• Able to add multiply and count money. GENERAL DUTIES:
• Acknowledge, understand and comply with all Company/franchise policy, procedures and work practices.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate and/or mandatory meetings and on-going training sessions.
• Stay aware of Company/hotel/franchise information and changes

Education

• High school diploma preferred

Experience

• At least three years experience working as a bartender in high volume/fast paced environment

Skill

• Must be able to make drinks per standard recipe
• Must have a high level of wine knowledge