Bartender - Restaurant 1

Hospitality Online; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a Bartender responsible for preparing drinks and serving customers. Ideal candidates will possess customer service skills, problem-solving ability, and relevant certifications. The role offers a proactive environment within a popular downtown location, ensuring a dynamic work experience.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

401k Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and drink orders, serves beverages and meals.
• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of bar area.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Cash handling

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Bartender is responsible for preparing food and drink orders, serving beverages and meals to patrons as regulated by state and federal age requirements, and coordinating lounge/bar activities.

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations).
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; includes the ability to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Knowledge of, and ability to, appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to audience, whether oral or written.
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule, to be at work and on time. May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Schedules may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Presents menu, answers questions and takes food and beverage orders from guests and/or serving staff.
• Prepares drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitors seating in lounge/bar area ensuring all guests are served.
• Computes bill and accepts payment; tracks and balances sales receipts.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problem(s).
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables, as well as glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Maintains kitchen and lounge station by keeping area tidy; clean and stock kitchen and bar at the end of each shift.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of the lounge/bar area.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Create drink recipes.
• Inventories liquor, food, supplies and equipment weekly. Order or requisition supplies as needed.
• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily.
• Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to handle cash, prepare and deposit cash drops, secure and balance bank
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information Connected to the city’s indoor footbridge skyway system, this hotel is located in downtown Minneapolis and offers an indoor pool and free WiFi. Every room at Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown provides a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, small refrigerator and coffee maker. A work desk with an ergonomic chair is also included. 24/7 Gallery Market offers flatbreads, hot appetizers or to-go sandwiches and bottled beverages 24-hours a day. Guests can enjoy premium coffee, beer or wine from Coffee to Cocktails bar. A 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center are available for all guests. There are also meeting facilities at the property. Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Field are both less than a mile away from the hotel. University of Minnesota is a 10-minute drive away.

Application deadline for Colorado positions:

Source: Hospitality Online