Beverage Bartender

PHPALOFTSANW LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Hotel discounts by brand

Disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Hospitality Partners is hiring a Beverage Bartender for Aloft San Antonio UTSA Area. The role performs beverage service with a focus on guest experience, accurate orders, and proper regulatory adherence. The bartender creates drinks, handles payments, and maintains a clean, stocked bar in a fast-paced setting.

Strong knowledge of wines, beers, and cocktails, plus excellent customer service, are essential. Flexible hours and seasonal hotel discounts are available.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of wines and beers and drink preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of state liquor regulations and age verification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Greets patrons upon arrival and assists with seating.
• Takes orders accurately and courteously; answers questions about items.
• Writes tickets and processes payments; maintains cash register.
• Prepares drinks using standard recipes and garnishes.
• Maintains bar cleanliness and stocks supplies.
• Resolves patron issues with management escalation when needed.
• Completes required paperwork and records.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Beer knowledge

Drink preparation

Liquor regulations knowledge

Customer service

Bilingual skills

Job description

Providence Hospitality Partners is based in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2002. We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.LOCATION: Aloft San Antonio UTSA Area - 5630 UTSA BLVDSUMMARY: The Beverage Bartender provides food and beverage services to patrons in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; ensures a positive experience for all patrons.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Greets patrons upon arrival; assists with seating as neededTakes food and beverage orders accurately and courteously; responds to patrons’ questions regarding food and beverage itemsAccurately writes tickets for food items as needed or receives orders from wait staffMaintains complete knowledge of and strictly abides by state liquor regulations; verifies legal drinking age of patrons as neededMakes drinks for patrons utilizing proper recipes, glassware, and garnishes; serves drinks or prepares for wait staffHandles purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily salesReceives payment from patrons; makes change as needed; issues receiptsClears and resets tables and bar area as neededPrepares all bar mixes and garnishes prior to openingStocks bar with all necessary items including but not limited to glassware, beer, liquor, mixes, non-alcoholic beverages, and suppliesPossesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all beverage selections available and characteristics/description of every wine/champagne on the wine list and by the glass; all designated glassware/garnishes for drinks; all menu items, preparation method/time, ingredients, sauces, portion sizes, presentation, and pricesMaintains cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up dutiesResolves patron problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as neededAnswers phone in a courteous and timely mannerAssists other staff members as needed to ensure optimum service to all patronsCompletes all necessary paperwork; maintains files and recordsPerforms other related duties as assigned by managementQUALIFICATIONS:Thorough knowledge of wines and beers served in bar, mixed drink preparation and techniquesThorough knowledge of state liquor regulations; ability to identify when a patron has had his/her alcohol limitStrong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and workflowVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasmExcellent customer service skillsGood judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisionsCreative, flexible, and innovative team playerBilingual skills a plusProfessional appearance and demeanorAbility to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgroundsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Previous experience in a bar setting requiredCOMPETENCIES:Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Quantity-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Attendance/Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.Dependability-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Continually required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and reachContinually required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 lbs.Occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold and loud noiseSALARY:HOURS:BENEFITS:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance401(k) with Company matchPaid Time Off and State required Sick Pay8 Paid HolidaysHotel discounts by brandVoluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability