Bartender | Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Forrest City, Arkansas

Hotel Equities; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 19,975 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Driven and Values Based Culture

Same-day pay available

Career Growth Opportunities

Reduced Room Rates

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

A hotel management company is seeking a Bartender for their location in Forrest City, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional service to guests, have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and health standards, and possess excellent communication skills. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends, and offers a salary of $14.50-$15.00 based on experience, along with various employee benefits including reduced room rates and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide enthusiastic, knowledgeable service to guests.
• Assist other bartenders and servers as needed.
• Maintain open communication with departments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of drink preparation

Good communication skills

Basic computational ability

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of health standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash terminal

Coffee maker

Job description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Suites in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Job Purpose

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department
• Communicate pertinent information
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Qualifications and Requirements

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following

• Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.
• Familiarity with all menu items
• Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.
• Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Other

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Salary $14.50-$15.00 based on experience
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program