Bar & Lounge Specialist - Craft Drinks & Service

Driftwood Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality is seeking an enthusiastic Bar/Server at the Pittsburgh Sheraton in Pittsburgh, PA. You will serve beverages and food, greet guests, handle payments, and act as cashier for the lounge, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth operations.

Responsibilities include bar setup, drink preparation, stocking, cash handling, room service orders, and adherence to safety and health standards. Comfortable with standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions, and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Lifting Fifty (30) pounds maximum.
• Constant standing & walking required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks.
• Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily, including stocking of beer, wine, spirits, and bar supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing fresh fruit and garnishes daily to ensure product quality.
• Receives cash from guests, makes change, verifies charges, records charges, and balances money.
• Locks up and stores beverages, food and equipment, deposits cash drops and secures bank.
• Answer bar phone within three rings and take room service orders; input orders into POS and create checks.
• Performs general cleaning tasks and adheres to health standards.
• Follows safety, security, and department procedures; reports unsafe conditions and accidents.
• Maintain neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per handbook.
• Perform related duties as requested by supervisor and assist other Beverage Personnel.

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality is seeking an enthusiastic Bar/Server at the Pittsburgh Sheraton in Pittsburgh, PA. You will serve beverages and food, greet guests, handle payments, and act as cashier for the lounge, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth operations.

Responsibilities include bar setup, drink preparation, stocking, cash handling, room service orders, and adherence to safety and health standards. Comfortable with standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs is required.