Pool Bar Bartender - FT

Sonesta Hotels; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bartender to enhance guest experiences in a vibrant hotel environment. This role involves preparing and serving beverages, maintaining bar cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong customer service skills, and be detail-oriented. Join a dynamic team that values excellence and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender in a high-volume bar is required.
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve guests with a friendly demeanor.
• Prepare drinks according to recipes and manage bar supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Bartending

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized Cash Register

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

Job Description

• Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
• Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
• Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
• Clean and reset bartop and tables immediately after guests depart.
• Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
• Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Work Environment

• Must be able workin a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.

Physical Demands

• Must be able workin a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
• Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
• Previous front facing guest service experience required.
• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$10 - $12.00 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.