Bartender- Portmarnock Resort and Golf Links

Sandman Hotel Group; Portmarnock; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday per annum

Flexible schedule

Free Parking

Free Meal on Duty

Gym Access

Free Golf

Rewards and recognition

Growth opportunities

Dedicated Training Programme

Employee & Immediate Family Assistance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sandman Hotel Group is seeking an enthusiastic bartender for Portmarnock, Ireland. You will provide a warm, efficient beverage service to resort guests and visitors, delivering menu guidance and upselling where appropriate.

Role requires knowledge of spirits and cocktails, excellent communication, and a flexible schedule to meet business needs. A strong guest-focused approach and teamwork are essential in this coastal retreat.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience essential.
• Sound knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails and coffee.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work longer hours as per business demands.
• Be courteous, professional and provide efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge guests according to standards.
• Interact with customers and build loyal, satisfied patrons.
• Assess needs and make recommendations.
• Upsell promotions and suggestive selling.
• Keep the bar area neat and clean at all times.
• Advise guests about resort, dining options and information.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws.
• Process payments and record sales in Micros.
• Collaborate with Jameson Bar, Kitchen, Front Office and outlets.

Skills

Serving experience

Knowledge of spirits, beer, wine & CO

Excellent communication

Flexibility to work longer hours

Courteous and professional service

Job description

Tucked away in a quiet corner of 'The Velvet Strand', one of Ireland's most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline - the historic Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links, once the family home of the Jameson Dynasty awaits.

With an award-winning Links Golf Course, and Spa and the historic Jameson Bar, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is the perfect coastal retreat.

Join our team and enjoy the many benefits of working with us, including a competitive employee compensation package, diverse employee schedules, and internal corporate career advancement. If you are looking for a future career in hospitality, then the Sandman Hotel Group is for you.

The provision of an efficient service of food & beverage to Resort & Golf Links residents and non-residents in a clean and comfortable environment. To prepare and serve drinks to guests in an effortless warm environment. Ensuring that the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within the food and beverage areas.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge the guest according to company standards in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Interact with the customers and establish a rapport with guests to build loyal and satisfied customers.
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Ability to sell or influence others for up selling and suggestive selling.
• Keep the bar counter and work area neat and clean at all times.
• Provide guidance to guests about the resort, dining options and general information.
• Determine whether a customer has consumed too much alcohol and if required, refuse any further in a polite way.
• Always respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Take beverage orders and serving them to guest in a timely manner.
• Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic beverages to guests in accordance with Irish Law.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.
• Knowledge of Allergen Information.
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
• Able to upsell all promotion available in the outlet.
• Maintain liquor inventory and consumption.
• Prepare inventory requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests.
• Accurate handling of payments from guests and ensuring all sales are recorded in Micros.
• Knowledge of Portmarnock Policies including cash handling procedures, processing debit and credit cards, processing gift certificates and vouchers.
• Clearing tables and preparing for service by polishing cutlery, glassware and crockery.
• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, cleaning all equipment and areas.
• Always take responsibility for ensuring a positive guest experience.
• To ensure a very good relationship between The Jameson Bar, Kitchen, Front Office and other outlets.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Attend meetings.
• Attend Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links Training.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Manage your time effectively and efficiently.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

• Previous serving experience essential.
• Have sound knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails and coffee.
• Should have excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work longer hours as per business demands.
• Be courteous, professional and provide efficient service.

PERKS

• 20 days holiday per annum
• Flexible schedule
• Free Parking whilst on shift
• Free Meal on Duty
• Gym Access
• Free Golf
• Rewards and recognition
• Growth opportunities
• Dedicated Training Programme
• Employee & Immediate Family Assistance Programme
• Referral Bonus starting at £125 for Part time and £250 for Full time
• Team, Friends and Family Hotel rates
• Up to 40% of food discounts
• ½ price lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort
• X3 complimentary nights stays to use in the UK, Ireland or North America

You must be legally entitled to work in Ireland to apply.