Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An enchanting dining haven is seeking dynamic Front of House talent to join its vibrant team. As a Bar Back, you will play a crucial role in delivering genuine hospitality, ensuring every guest has a memorable dining experience. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the bar's stock, providing exceptional service, and contributing to a supportive team environment. This role offers the chance to grow professionally in a beautiful setting known for its lush ambiance and exceptional service. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee discounts within restaurant and hotel network

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Competitive compensation package including gratuities

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests feel valued and provide excellent service.
• Restock bar supplies and maintain cleanliness at the bar.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability & Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Elevate Your Career in Hospitality: Join The Garden Room Team

Location: The Garden Room, St. Regis Hotel
The Garden Room, an enchanting dining haven located within the opulent St. Regis Hotel, is on the lookout for dynamic and personable Front of House talent to join our team. Renowned for its lush, botanical ambiance and exceptional service, The Garden Room offers a unique dining experience that captivates both the eye and the palate. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality and committed to providing our guests with an unforgettable visit.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and creative team in one of the most beautiful dining spaces.
• A supportive work environment where respect and encouragement are paramount.
• Competitive compensation package including gratuities.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career in hospitality.
• Employee discounts within our restaurant and hotel network.

Join The Garden Room and contribute to a setting where luxury meets nature, creating an atmosphere that's as delightful as the cuisine. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every guest's visit is not just a meal, but an experience to remember.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bar Back is responsible for delivering genuine hospitality to our guests. This position is critical to our guests' overall experience as the Bar Back must ensure that guests have a memorable experience throughout their dining and feel like honored guests at our bar. As a Bar Back, it is your responsibility to keep the bar stocked with fresh ingredients, plateware, glassware, and all materials necessary to provide great service to our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Deliver genuine hospitality to and establish emotional connections with our guests
• Contribute to the overall teamwork and success of the restaurant
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Present the best we have to offer, never selling the guest anything
• Determine guests' needs while making the appropriate recommendations and offerings to enhance the dining experience
• Restock liquor, beer, and wine throughout shift
• Clean the bar area ensuring it is constantly organized
• Empty the trash throughout the shift, when necessary
• Stock sanitizer bucket and change at a minimum every two hours or earlier when necessary
• Polish silverware and glassware
• Execute beverage tray service and answer guest questions regarding food and beverage offerings
• Adhere to all alcohol awareness procedures
• Handle guest complaints professionally and alert a manager immediately
• Process payments and handle cash professionally and accurately
• Communicate with managers and hosts regarding table availability and key table updates
• Follow up with guests about their meal and dining experience to ensure great guest satisfaction
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that belief
• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred
• Computer Skills: N/A
• Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Must meet local, legal minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages; coordination skills that allow proper pouring and carrying of several drinks and plates at the same time