Bartender Part T ime$15-$50 per hour

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Chatham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TPG Hotels and Resorts seeks a Lounge Bartender to craft cocktails and beverages, engage guests, and elevate the bar experience. You will maintain bar setup, manage orders and payments, and collaborate with hotel staff to ensure outstanding service.

The role emphasizes mixology expertise, customer service excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel bar environment, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender or in hospitality preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktails and beverage presentation.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Beverage Preparation: mix and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following recipes and standards.
• Menu Knowledge: know drink ingredients, flavors, and presentation; make recommendations.
• Customer Interaction: greet guests, take orders, offer suggestions, provide personalized service.
• Presentation: ensure drinks are visually appealing with proper garnishes and glassware.
• Bar Setup and Maintenance: prep bar area, keep tools, ingredients, and supplies ready.
• Cash Handling: process payments, manage tabs, and provide accurate change.
• Entertainment and Engagement: create a lively bar atmosphere and engage guests.
• Inventory Management: monitor beverage stock, restock, and report shortages.
• Compliance: follow alcohol laws and refuse service to underage/intoxicated guests.
• Collaboration: coordinate with servers, kitchen, and management for seamless service.

Skills

Bartender experience

Mixology knowledge

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Cash handling math

Health and safety regs

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Overview

The Lounge Bartender plays a vital role in guest satisfaction at the bar, utilizing their mixology skills, customer service abilities, and entertainment flair to provide guests with an outstanding experience. They expertly prepare and serve drinks, engage with guests, and enhance the overall atmosphere of the establishment.

Job Overview

The Lounge Bartender plays a vital role in guest satisfaction at the bar, utilizing their mixology skills, customer service abilities, and entertainment flair to provide guests with an outstanding experience. They expertly prepare and serve drinks, engage with guests, and enhance the overall atmosphere of the establishment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Beverage Preparation: Skillfully mix and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beers, wines, and specialty drinks, while adhering to established recipes and standards.
• Menu Knowledge: Possess an in-depth knowledge of the drink menu, including ingredients, flavor profiles, and presentation. Make recommendations to customers based on their preferences.
• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner. Take drink orders, offer suggestions, and provide a personalized experience.
• Presentation: Ensure drinks are visually appealing and well-presented, using garnishes and glassware appropriately to enhance the overall drink experience.
• Bar Setup and Maintenance: Prepare the bar area for service, ensuring that all necessary tools, ingredients, and supplies are available. Keep the bar area clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Cash Handling: Process payment transactions accurately, manage tabs, and handle cash and credit card transactions. Maintain an organized cash register and provide accurate change.
• Entertainment and Engagement: Provide entertainment and engage with customers by offering recommendations and creating a lively atmosphere. Tend to guests at the bar, making them feel welcomed and valued.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage beverage inventory, restocking supplies as needed and reporting any shortages to management. Assist with inventory counts and ordering.
• Compliance: Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol. Verify customer age and refuse service to underage or intoxicated individuals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other staff members, including servers, kitchen staff, and management, to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

Skills And Requirements

• Previous experience as a bartender or in the hospitality industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and beverage presentation.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment.