Banquets Bartender: Casual

Rancho Valencia; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Valencia seeks an experienced bartender to provide timely, accurate and friendly service while crafting the finest cocktails for guests. You will set up the bar, prepare beverages to standard recipes and engage guests with confident, courteous service.

Qualifications include 3+ years in a high-end resort, TIPS certification and ABC compliance. A Micros POS background and ability to work evenings or weekends are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years bartender experience in a 4 or 5 star resort environment.
• Cash handling and point of sale experience (Micros preferred).
• TIPS certification.
• Valid San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Strong knowledge and enforcement of ABC laws.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English with vendors, guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Set up bar with liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
• Prepare and serve beverages promptly and professionally per standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Greet guests pleasantly at the banquet bar and maintain consistent product via standard recipes.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation and organization of service areas.
• Maintain guest relations and respond to inquiries about hotel services and local attractions.
• Support safety programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Liquor/wine/food service certification

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The primary function of a bartender is to provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality cocktails to our guests. The bartender serves beverages in a professional manner, provides sincere service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
• Set-up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
• Prepare and serves beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Greets quests pleasantly as they approach the banquet bar.
• Adheres to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of all service areas in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Work quickly and safely at all times.
• Maintain and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Actively participates in Safety Programs and abides by all injury reporting and safety behavior requirements.
• Participates in and supports hotel efforts towards community service, sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum of 3 years Bartender experience in a 4 or 5 star resort environment.
• Cash handling and point of sale experience. (Micros preferred).
• TIPS certification.
• Valid San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Strong knowledge and Enforcement of ABC laws.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English with vendors, guests and staff, to their understanding.

Desirable

• Experience specifically in a AAA, Mobil, Relais & Chateaux or other highly rated
• Ability to communicate in other languages
• Certification in CPR
• Ability to work independently

SKILLS

Required

• Wine knowledge.
• Previous culinary experience.
• High school graduate or GED- equivalent.
• Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service.
• Ability to focus attention on service details.

Desirable

• Ability to anticipate and understand guests’ needs.
• Ability to move quickly and safely through workspace.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Ability to follow directions thoroughly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing. Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting property.
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
• Frequent need to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. frequently and 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: constant need to view small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two-way radio, respond to general public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.