Bartender - Marriott

Defoor Hospitality Group; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Defoor Hospitality Group in Chattanooga seeks a bartender to join its Food & Beverage team. You will set up the bar, prepare drinks, and assist hotel guests with beverage selections while maintaining quality and accuracy.

You must hold an Alcohol Server Permit, be able to work evenings and weekends, and stand for long periods. Prior bartending or serving experience is preferred and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a server and/or bartender is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Certified in Serving Alcohol with Care or ABC training and maintains ABC card.
• Setting up the bar area and stocking beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic items.
• Ensure proper glassware, garnishes, napkins and bar supplies are available.
• Verify customer identification for age compliance.
• Take drink orders, answer questions and suggest beverages and cocktails.
• Handle cash and card payments and balance receipts.
• Clean bar area, reset tables and manage side duties after closing.
• Know daily specials and monitor snacks at the bar and tables.

Skills

Courteous guest service

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Shift flexibility

Calm under pressure

Alcohol Server Permit

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Server/bartender experience preferred

Job description

Job Title: Bartender Department: Food and Beverage

Reports to: Director of F&B Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Job Summary:

Bartenders are responsible for setting up the bar area, fulfilling all bartender duties for hotel guests, and tearing down bar at the end of the shift.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Certified in Serving Alcohol with Care or other like ABC training certification and has a valid ABC card (and maintains same during employment). Complies with all ABC rules, laws and regulations as well as Server Responsibilities as defined in certified training materials.
• Setting up the bar area, which may include stocking the bar with beer/wine/liquor and any essential non-alcoholic items to serve appropriate beverages to the bar guests.
• Make sure the bar is stocked with appropriate glassware, cocktail stirring rods, napkins and drink garnishes such as cherries, olives, cocktail onions and lemon and lime wedges.
• Verifying customer identification to ensure they meet age requirements for alcohol consumption.
• Responsible for filling drink orders for guests, answering questions about drink ingredients and making suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails.
• Responsible for taking cash, and credit card payments for drinks. The bartender is also responsible for balancing cash and credit card receipts.
• Remove dirty dishes and linen as needed. Reset tables with clean china, linen, silver, glassware, utensils, condiments, and paper.
• Basic knowledge of menu prices and composition.
• Requires familiarity of daily specials.
• Monitor snacks at bar and tables.
• After bar closes, the bartender is responsible for cleaning the bar, disposing of trash and recyclables, including plastic cups, bottles, and cans.
• Empty, clean and refill items as your side work duties describe.
• Maintain a clean uniform and person.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures.
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employees issues, etc.
• Use pour measuring shot cup to ensure all drinks contain the proper amount of alcohol.
• Immediately inform the Manager on Duty of any guest issues.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and Holidays.
• Quickly respond to all guest requests.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Courteous and attentive to guests.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, staying on your feet, climbing stairs, carrying heavyweights.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Alcohol Server Permit is required to serve alcohol.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a server and/or bartender is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk on feet for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to handle heat and stress.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, push and stretch.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be comfortable using a step stool or ladder.
• Must have clear vision for close cleaning and writing tasks.
• Must have clear vision for distances up to 25 feet.
• Must have good finger dexterity for prep work and writing.
• Must be able to use/lift arms for up to 8 hours.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks may be modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in this job description. I can perform the essential functions of this job as listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation.