Bartender - Restaurant 1

Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Bartender to prepare and serve beverages, manage lounge operations, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Disability income

Term Life and AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Monitor seating in lounge/bar, ensuring all guests are served.
• Calculate bills, accept payments, and reconcile sales receipts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

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 an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develop alternative solutions and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs and requests.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism; treat others with respect and consideration.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures; report unsafe conditions; use equipment properly.
• Communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Meet work schedule demands; punctuality; flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify age of customers purchasing alcohol.
• Present menus, answer questions, and take food and beverage orders.
• Prepare drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor seating in lounge/bar, ensuring all guests are served.
• Calculate bills, accept payments, and reconcile sales receipts.
• Limit problems related to excessive drinking, including discontinuing alcohol service when necessary.
• Clean bars, work areas, glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintain tidy and stocked kitchen and lounge stations.
• Organize and control lounge/bar operations.
• Prepare garnishes and create attractive displays of bottles and glasses.
• Invent and manage drink recipes.
• Conduct weekly inventories of liquor, food, supplies, and equipment; reorder supplies as needed.
• Maintain daily logs for temperature and waste.
• Ensure quality and safety standards for food and supplies.
• Report tips properly for tax purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Access to back of house areas and sensitive information, with proper security measures.
• Handle cash, prepare deposits, and secure bank transactions.
• Interact with guests and colleagues, sometimes unsupervised.
• Control access to sensitive hotel areas, including master keys, guest rooms, storage, and liquor rooms.
• Maintain trust, responsibility, and exercise sound judgment to represent the company well.

After an initial waiting period, full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for details.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Disability income (short-term and long-term).
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Property details: Located in downtown Minneapolis connected via skyway, with amenities including indoor pool, free WiFi, 42-inch HDTVs, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and ergonomic work desks. On-site amenities include a 24/7 market, Coffee to Cocktails bar, fitness center, business center, and meeting facilities. Close to Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Field, and University of Minnesota.

Application deadline for Colorado positions:
Source: Hospitality Online