Amaya Bartender
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Job summary
Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego invites you to join as an Amaya Bartender, delivering a five-star dining experience with knowledge of food, wine and spirits. You will ensure mise en place, assist guests, and support service colleagues throughout service.
The role requires at least 2 years in a high-volume bar, knowledge of spirits and wine, and service excellence. A Food Handlers Card and RBS Certification are required.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in bar or high-volume bar in a similar environment.
- Exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine, with food and wine pairings.
- Food Handlers Card required.
- RBS Certification required.
- Must read/write and understand the primary language used in the workplace; basic communication and math skills.
Responsibilities
- Display a congenial appearance and be well groomed at all times.
- Ensure all mise en place is set up and ready for service per Amaya SOP.
- Assist service colleagues with pre-shift mise en place, bar setup, garnishes, wine by the glass, and ice stock.
- Provide guests with a flawless dining experience through attentive service and menu knowledge.
- Assist guests in finding seating, offer signature cocktails, describe the menu, and serve beverages to tables.
- Prepare cocktails for main dining room and private functions.
- Support front-of-house with break-down and cleanup, keep bar organized for next day.
Skills
Education
Job description
Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery.The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.
Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery.The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison. Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Amaya Bartender.
See guests from start to finish through a five-star dining experience including all knowledge and service of food, wine and spirits.
- Display a congenial appearance and is well groomed at all times.
- Ensure all mise in place are setup and ready for service according to the Amaya SOP.
- Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mise in place including complete bar setup, juices and garnishes prepped, wines by the glass fully stocked, ice stocked for night's service and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.
- Assist guests in receiving a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor and exquisite presentations.
- It is the Bartender's position to assist the guest’s in finding a comfortable seating area prior to sitting at their table, offer specialty cocktail and champagne service, describe and serve the menu available and escort guests and their beverages to assigned tables.
- The Bartender is also responsible for preparing cocktails for diners in the main dining room as well as any private functions.
- Their main job responsibilities are to prepare and expedite cocktails and spirits selections to the guests and front of house colleagues.
- Assist service colleagues in breakdown and cleanup of service areas; i.e. all ice burned and all glasses polished, by the glass selections replaced and stored, liquor locked and stored, all bar items placed in storage areas, service trays cleaned and stored, bar area neat and tidy for next day's service.
- Check customer identifications to confirm legal drinking age.
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
- 2 years of experience in bar or high volume bar in a similar restaurant/bar environment.
- Bartenders should have an exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine as well as food and wine pairing.
- Food Handlers Card required.
- RBS Certification required.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
- Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must possess basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
- Knowledge of Restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.
- Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems.
- High school or equivalent education required.
- Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems.
- Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
- All Colleagues must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards. A conservative, simple and elegant style is preferred.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.00
- Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
- Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
- Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.
- Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
- Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
- Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.
All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
- Eligible single Full-Time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work the United States.
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