Bartender

Hilton Garden Inn Northeast; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplicantPool in Louisville, KY seeks a Bartender to serve bar and lounge guests, preparing and serving beverages with a personal, instinctive and professional approach. You will operate in alignment with state and local guidelines for responsible alcohol service and work as part of a team to ensure smooth service and high-quality experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate is friendly, energetic, and professional, with strong communication skills and a willingness to participate in required

Qualifications

• Operate effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly with guests and teammates.
• Provide friendly, energetic, professional service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean bar & service area.
• Process payments.
• Manage inventory of the bar.
• Sell and serve food as well as beverages.
• Ensure compliance with state and local alcohol guidelines.
• Be hospitable and gracious in interactions.
• Oversee bar maintenance.
• Handle equipment and supplies properly.
• Follow hotel service standards.
• Maintain behind-the-scenes area for safe practices.
• Perform additional duties as required by a supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality

Job description

With an exceptional level of hospitality, this position will serve our bar & lounge guests by preparing & serving beverages for guests in a personal, instinctive & professional manner. Create an environment for our customers to feel a sense of renewal, all while ensuring that we are in accordance with state & local guidelines regarding the responsible service of alcohol. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, & ensure smooth service operations & quality service. The ideal candidate performs all duties in a pleasant, conscientious, fun, energetic & professional manner. Must be of legal age to prepare & serve alcoholic beverages according to state laws.

Essential functions:

• Maintain a clean bar & service area.
• Process payments.
• Manage inventory of the bar.
• Responsible for selling & serving food as well as selling, preparing & serving beverages.
• Ensure that guests are served in accordance to state & local guidelines regarding the responsible service of alcohol.
• Must be hospitable & gracious in all guest & associate interactions.
• Oversee bar maintenance.
• Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment & supplies.
• Responsible for knowing hotel standards of service.
• Maintain behind the scenes area for safe & efficient work practices.
• Any other duties as requested by a supervisor.

Regular attendance in conformance with the hotel's standards is essential to the successful performance of this position. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions & meetings is required. Excellent communication skills are required & must be able to successfully complete TIPS training for alcohol service awareness. All employees must maintain a neat, clean & well-groomed appearance. Bartending experience is preferred, although not required.