Job Craft Bartender/Mixologist

Compensation TypeHourlyHighgate HotelsHighgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.LocationSituated across the street from the Long Beach Convention Center and just two blocks from the beach, the Westin Long Beach has something to offer both business and leisure travelers alike. This 474-room hotel is also ideal for groups and weddings, with 37,000 square feet of meeting space, 31 suites, and a stunning garden terrace perfect for "I Dos". And with the Westin's central location, guests are within walking distance of the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Catalina Express, and are just two miles from the Queen Mary.OverviewExpress your inner "X". We are looking for an enthusiastic Bartender to provide a world class beverage experience curating classic and innovative drinks to create unique beverage forward experiences. Our team at Navy Proof Food and Spirits is committed to delivering a creating moments though playful show barware and fresh natural ingredients. If your approach to cocktail culture is a little out of the norm, and you can connect with others through self-expression, we invite you to join our team!ResponsibilitiesMaintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel's mixing and presentation standards.Serve guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.Break down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel's standards.Follow all state liquor laws.Know hotel services and facilities.Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests.Respond to guests' problems, complaints and accidents.Be familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.Ensure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service.Ensure overall guest satisfaction.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.Flexible and long hours sometimes required.Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.Perform other duties as requested by management.For California Applicants OnlyHighgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, age, genetic information, disability, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.