Bartender - Big E's Sports Grill Midland

Suburban Inns; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

PTO for all team members

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Advancement opportunities

FMLA leave

EAP services

Job summary

Suburban Inns' Big E's is seeking a Bartender for part-time shifts (1st and 2nd) with a fast-paced environment. You will mix and serve beverages, take food orders, and ensure responsible alcohol service in compliance with local standards and Suburban Inns’ policies.

The role offers advancement opportunities, with benefits and flexible scheduling for all team members in a vibrant hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification required or may be completed on hire.
• Shift variety including day, evening, night, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner and build rapport.
• Verify IDs for alcohol service and ensure guests are over 21.
• Prepare garnishes, mixers and drinks according to recipes.
• Stock glassware, liquors, beers and wines; maintain bar area.
• Process payments and reconcile cash drawer; ensure orders are entered in POS.
• Close bar at end of night per procedures; assist with cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Interpret information

Arithmetic skills

Good communication

Job description

Big E's is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for skill development and advancement.Come join the best team in the Food and Beverage and the Hospitality Industries!

Bartender:

• Shifts: 1st and 2nd shift available (Each shift is about 6-8 hours)
• Part-time
• Wage: Competitive start pay - negotiable based on experience
• Position can be used as a paid internship

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• Advancement opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoptionleave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Position Summary:

As a Bartender you would be responsible for the mixing and service of all types of beverages according to standards, as well as taking food orders. Alcoholic beverage service must be done responsibly and according to the law, while following local health department standards, Suburban Inns/Big E’s standards, and Suburban Inns’ Core Values, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions:

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Ensure all guests requesting alcohol have proper ID and are over 21 years of age
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
• Inspect bar prior to shift for adequate supplies
• Prepare garnishes, set up mixers, and pre-mixed drinks following safety procedures
• Stock glasses, liquors, beers, and wines
• Follow setup procedure (well, ice, garnishes) upon opening the bar
• Mix, prepare, and serve drinks according to the make recipes
• Collect payment for all checks to be closed
• Responsible for cash drawer reconciliation
• Ensure all orders are rung into POS system prior to making
• Run and cash out keno tickets
• Responsible for keno cash drawer reconciliationMaintain and clean bar area and equipment
• Advise supervisor of any complaints as soon as possible, but also follow the One More Step guidelines by taking charge of the issue and offering solutions
• Request supplies as needed
• Clean and close down the bar at the end of the night according to procedures
• Help with monthly cleaning and routine maintenance of bar equipment
• Follow proper “to-go” order guidelines
• Adhere to all social district rules, if applicable
• Follow all Suburban Inns processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret / extract information and /or perform arithmetic functions. Good communication skills
• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: None
• License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification (may be completed upon hire)
• Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs
• Required Travel: Position does not require travel to other Suburban Inns properties or other locations. Work is completed on property.

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines

Uniform: A shirt and nametag will be provided. Team Members are responsible for their own pants and shoes meeting Suburban Inns specifications. Pants need to be either black slacks or dark wash jeans with no holes (no yoga-style) and shoes need to be black, close-toed and non-slip.

Appearance: Hair must be kept well-groomed. All facial piercings and tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The Vice President of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with Suburban Inns business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.