Courtyard by Marriott Bistro Bartender

ahcexternalsite; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted parking

Free employee meals

DailyPay

Hotel/restaurant discounts

Job summary

AHC Hospitality is seeking a part-time Bistro server for the Grand Rapids area. The role involves serving guests with knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer, supporting servers, and maintaining QA standards in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment.

Weekend availability is required; benefits include employee discounts, free meals, DailyPay, and parking perks. Previous restaurant or bar experience is preferred, with strong guest service and basic math skills a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some restaurant or bar experience preferred.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages guests, answers beverage questions, and provides quality, friendly service.
• Sets up and breaks down the Bistro per daily checklists and knows the menu.
• Follows QA and Health Department standards, including logs and FIFO.
• Supports servers and teammates to keep the Bistro running smoothly.
• Handles phone/room service orders accurately and per QA guidelines.
• Looks for ways to reduce waste and control costs.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized and completes necessary training.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Basic math

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown -- and start your unstoppable career here.

This is a part-time position requiring weekend availability. This position is eligible for discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, DailyPay, hotel and restaurant discounts and more.

SUMMARY:

Serves guests at the Bistro bar with knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer, following Marriott drink and QA standards. Creates a teamwork environment and delivers quality, friendly service to every guest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• -Engages guests, answers beverage questions, and recognizes/responds when a guest should no longer be served
• -Sets up and breaks down the Bistro per daily checklists; knows all menu items and ingredients
• -Follows QA and Health Department standards, including temp logs and product rotation (FIFO)
• -Supports servers and teammates to keep the Bistro running smoothly
• -Reports to work on time, in complete uniform, and follows attendance and safety policies
• -Handles phone/room service orders accurately and delivers per QA guidelines
• -Looks for ways to reduce waste, control costs, and suggestively sell to guests
• -Keeps work areas clean and organized; completes TIPS training and cards guests who appear under 40

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• -Strong guest service and communication skills; comfortable engaging strangers
• -Ability to read and follow safety, operating, and procedure instructions
• -Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
• -Ability to problem-solve and adapt to varying guest and operational situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• -High school diploma or GED
• -Some restaurant or bar experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• -Regularly stands, walks, talks, and hears; occasionally sits, stoops, kneels, or crouches
• -Frequently uses hands/arms to handle objects and reach
• -Occasionally lifts/moves up to 40 lbs
• -Close, distance, and peripheral vision required