Bartender - Ellis Hotel

Colwen Management Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with Company-FundedH

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K Plan – Employer Match

Hotel Discount Travel Program

Job summary

Ellis Hotel in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our team. You will be the face of our restaurant, delivering memorable experiences for guests with a quick, upbeat attitude and strong people skills.

Responsibilities include serving drinks, managing bar stock, handling payments, and upselling promotions while ensuring compliance with liquor laws and brand standards. This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of bartending experience.
• Ability to operate point-of-sale system.
• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and/or service.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile and friendly greeting.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and menu items.
• Oversee stock of liquor and bar supplies.
• Prepare guest checks and collect payment.
• Light food preparation and service as needed.
• Promote and upsell drinks and promotions.
• Create beverages with proper portion controls and prevent over-serving.
• Maintain cleanliness of glassware and bar area.
• Comply with liquor laws and brand standards.
• Set up bar before opening and maintain cleanliness during shifts.
• Handle payments efficiently and securely.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

POS operation

Noise control

Education

TIPS Certification or state equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale System

Job description

Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
176 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Description

Ellis Hotel, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking an experienced and friendly Bartender to join our team. You will be the face of our restaurant, providing memorable experiences for our guests. In this role you will need to be quick on your feet, have a positive upbeat attitude, and enjoy talking to people. If this sounds like you, we would like to meet you!

General Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly greeting (use guest name whenever possible).
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and menu items where offered to hotel guests.
• Oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies.
• Prepare guest checks and collect payment.
• Light food preparation and service as needed.
• Promote and upsell drinks and special drink promotions.
• Create alcoholic beverages using proper portion controls and control service to ensure no over-serving.
• Maintain accountability of all beverages, use proper judgement, refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Ensure cleanliness of glass, china, and silverware before use.
• Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations, and Colwen and brand standards and policies.
• Set up bar prior to opening; ensure bar is clean pre- and post-shift according to operational standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, food prep and storage equipment, tables and other tools.
• Perform side duties such as cleaning, garnish prep, misc. stocking, and preparation.
• General knowledge of hotel, area, and events to answer any guest questions.
• Take payment and process all payment methods in a timely manner as set by Colwen policy.
• Secure all alcoholic beverages, cabinets, and storage areas.

Requirements:

• One year of bartending experience
• T.I.P.S. certification or State specific equivalent (within 30 days if certification is expired)
• Ability to operate point-of-sale system
• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and/or service
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult guests
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and service focus
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Must meet the legal age requirement of the jurisdiction
• Ability to work 7-day rotational schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V

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