Restaurant Bartender

InnVest Hotels; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality seeks a Bartender with excellent customer service skills and specialized knowledge of drinks. The Bartender will be responsible for greeting guests, preparing beverages, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area while upholding safety protocols. This role offers a dynamic environment within a recognized chain, with opportunities for growth in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Specialized knowledge of bartending and drink mixing.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and promotes house drinks and food.
• Prepares beverages according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Monitors guest alcohol consumption and checks IDs.
• Completes inventory and manages cash transactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Upselling

Mixing Drinks

Inventory Management

Education

Basic reading, writing and math skills

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Holiday Inn Kingston
2 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7L1A1, CAN

Holiday Inn Kingston
2 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7L1A1, CAN

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and hotels.
Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skill sets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 100 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 90 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promotes house drinks and food items; utilizes upselling skills whenever possible to maximize revenues.
• Prepares beverages requested by customers or servers according to standard operating procedures establishing proper proportions and ingredients to control costs and provide a consistent product to the guests.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas to maximize efficiency; sets up the bar and back bar according to established procedures.
• Monitors guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notifies management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers.
• Checks identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable; follows provincial and local laws regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Verifies liquor inventory; correctly completes all requisition requirements and stores stock as per approved procedures. Obtains, counts and secures bartender’s bank; documents cash transactions and deposits as per audit procedures.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience: Basic reading, writing and math. Specialized knowledge or bartending and mixing drinks.

Certification and/or License Requirement: Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local or state government agency.