Bartender- Part Time (Flexible)

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

F&B discounts

Golf discounts

Spa discounts

Retail discounts

Worldwide travel discounts through Mar

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a part-time Bartender to deliver exceptional service across our Bar, Pool, and Restaurant outlets. You will create and serve cocktails, check IDs, and maintain inventory while ensuring a warm, personalized guest experience.

Join a hospitality team committed to high standards, daily specials, and responsible alcohol service. You will participate in stand-ups and support friendly, efficient operations throughout the night.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and guest interaction
• Strong communication and team-player skills
• Ability to address guests by name and provide personalized recommendations

Responsibilities

• Prepare wide range of cocktails and beverages with accurate recipes and proper presentation
• Check identification to confirm legal drinking age and serve responsibly
• Maintain organized bar inventory and ensure supplies for smooth operations
• Engage with guests, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks promptly
• Suggest food and drink pairings and daily specials to guests
• Promote specials and unique offerings to enhance the guest experience
• Adhere to food and beverage regulations and ABC guidelines for responsible service
• Attend daily stand-up meetings to stay informed about promotions and updates
• Handle liquor and supply requisitions to maintain a well-stocked bar
• Prepare garnishes and ensure attractive, visually appealing presentations
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of surfaces and floors; take out trash as needed
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and report discrepancies
• Accurately report gratuities according to company policy and federal law

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Bartender is to deliver exceptional customer service in the hotel's Bar, Pool, and Restaurant outlets by creating and serving a variety of cocktails and drinks. This role is essential for creating a positive and enjoyable bar experience for our guests by creating a positive first impression with a warm smile and addressing guests by name whenever possible. This role is responsible for checking customers' identification to ensure they meet the legal drinking age, preparing cocktails and serving wine, draught, or bottled beer, and maintaining inventory and supplies at the bar. A crucial part of this role is to assess guest needs and preferences, make recommendations for food and drinks, and offer daily specials.

• Prepare a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring accurate recipes and proper presentation.
• Serve wine, draught or bottled beer, and other beverages responsibly, checking customers' identification to confirm they meet the legal drinking age.
• Maintain a well-organized bar inventory and ensure an adequate supply of supplies for smooth operations.
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking their orders and serving snacks and drinks promptly.
• Evaluate customers' preferences and needs to provide personalized recommendations for food and drinks.
• Promote daily specials and highlight unique offerings to enhance the guest experience.
• Prioritize exceptional customer service, focusing on guest satisfaction and ensuring a pleasant and memorable visit.
• Adhere to all food and beverage regulations, including responsible alcohol service and safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in daily stand-up meetings to stay informed about specials, promotions, and any relevant updates.
• Handle orders and requisitions of liquors and supplies to maintain a well-stocked and appealing bar display.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks, ensuring attractive and visually appealing presentations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards by wiping all surfaces nightly and cleaning the floors regularly.
• Proactively take out trash as needed throughout the night to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts to keep track of stock levels and identify any discrepancies.
• Accurately report gratuities according to company guidelines and federal law.
• Observe and comply with all requirements, training, and restrictions set forth by the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) board to ensure strict adherence to alcohol service regulations.

As a Part Of The PCH Hotels & Resorts Portfolio, Grand National Part-time Associates Enjoy a Wide Array Of Perks And Discounts, Including

• Hotel, F&B, golf, spa and retail discounts throughout the company properties
• Worldwide travel discounts through Marriott
• Tuition reimbursement to continue your education or professional development
• And much more!

Join the PCH Hotels & Resorts team, where we believe in providing "hospitality with heart & soul"