Bartender

The Delta by Marriott; Willow Beach (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio seeks a skilled bartender to provide outstanding guest experiences by preparing beverages, taking orders, and recommending drinks.

The role requires mixing classic and innovative cocktails, maintaining a clean, stocked bar, and delivering friendly, professional service while accommodating shift changes.

Previous bartending experience and knowledge of beverage preparation are essential; a bartending certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender is required.
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages is essential.
• A bartending certificate is a plus.
• Basic computer and math skills are expected.
• Strong teamwork and professional communication are valued.
• Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized.
• Flexibility to work in shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve drinks and snacks to bar customers.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Mix classic and innovative cocktails.
• Communicate with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Nurture customers to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Make menu recommendations based on customer needs and preferences.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.

Skills

Experience as bartender

Beverage knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Professional and positive disposition

Bar cleanliness and organization

Flexibility to work shifts

Basic math and computer skills

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking and serving orders
• Preparing beverages for customers
• Recommending beverages based on bar customers' needs and preferences

Bartender Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified bartender who can provide our customers with an outstanding guest experience. The bartender must be able to meet all the needs of our customers, compelling them to come back again.

Making beverage recommendations based on the needs and preferences of bar customers is a crucial factor for improving guest drinking experience and our bar's profitability. Communicating with guests in a professional and friendly manner is a must for excellent customer experience.

A good job candidate must be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which includes mixing ingredients to prepare classic and innovative cocktails. They also need to keep the bar clean and well-organized, as well as ensure it is always fully stocked.

Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
• Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience
• Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized
• Checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the legal drinking age

Bartender Job Requirements:

• Experience as a bartender
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
• A bartending certificate is a plus
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Professional and positive disposition
• Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized
• Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is a 4-star Marriott property located in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The hotel features 241 air-conditioned rooms, including 7 suites, and sits within walking distance of major attractions. Imagination Station and Valentine Theater are each just 0.2 miles from the property, making the hotel an ideal base for exploring the city's cultural venues.
Guest rooms are appointed with refrigerators, smart televisions, and complimentary wireless internet. Each room includes a bed dressed with down comforters and premium bedding, along with a private bathroom stocked with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Cable programming is available for in-room entertainment. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5.
Dining options include Brim House, one of two on-site restaurants serving American cuisine, as well as a bar and lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee.
The property provides a fitness center, garden views, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, business center, gift shop, and dry cleaning and laundry services. The hotel features over 15,000 square feet of conference and event space, including a ballroom and banquet hall, along with accessible meeting rooms and business facilities.
The hotel's downtown location places it within a 5-minute drive of Toledo Zoo and 7 minutes from Lake Erie. Toledo Express Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car, while Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 45 minutes distant. The property has received an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 across guest reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs and cats. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible routes throughout, including elevator access, accessible parking, and an accessible fitness center.