Restaurant Bartender

Hotel Indigo Detroir; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Detroir in Detroit is seeking an experienced Bartender to promote the Bluefin menu and deliver an outstanding service experience.

You will greet guests, take and place orders, collaborate with kitchen and bar staff, explain specials, and manage payments while maintaining a welcoming, on-stage presence.

Two years of bartending experience at a high-volume or fine dining facility is required; TIPs certification and wine knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of bartending experience in a high-volume or fine dining setting.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages; TIPs or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests upon arrival and make them feel welcome.
• Take all food and beverage orders accurately.
• Place orders with the kitchen and bar using Micro's system.
• Describe specials and answer questions about menu items, prices, and methods.
• Prepare and present guest checks, and handle payments and change.
• Maintain clean, re-stocked dining areas and complete side-work checklists.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Wine knowledge

TIPs certification

POS / Micro system

Multitasking

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micro's computer system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Bartender

Reports to: Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager

Department: Restaurant/Food & Beverage

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Position Summary:

To effectively promote and sell the Bluefin menu and provide an outstanding service experience to our guests.

Essential Functions: (Include but are not limited to the following:)

• Attendance as scheduled is required.
• Greet guests upon arrival and make them feel welcome.
• Accurate take all food and beverage orders.
• Place orders with the kitchen and bar by placing them in the Micro's computer system.
• Speak in front of groups. (ie. describing specials.)
• Answer all questions about cooking methods, menu items, specials and prices of all menu items.
• Check food to ensure that appearance, temperature and portions are correct and deliver the food orders in a timely fashion.
• Prepare the guest check accurately and present it to the guest following standard check handling procedures.
• Collect payment from the guest and make accurate change as necessary.
• Clean, clear and re-set the dining room tables.
• Clean and re-stock all service items and complete side-work checklists.

Other functions:

• Assist in seating and greeting the guest also answering the telephone as needed.
• Assist with room service order taking and delivery as needed.

Minimum position requirements:

• Ability to read and write and speak in English. (High school diploma)

Experience:

• Two years bartending experience in a high volume or fine dining restaurant or dining facility.

Skills:

• Effective and clear communication skills.
• Professional and friendly hospitality skills.
• Practice food safe handling procedures.
• Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages.
• TIPs certification or other alcohol serves safe certification is required.
• Ability to work with the Micro's computer system.
• Able to multi-task and organize multiple orders, thoughts, and tasks within the same given time.
• Observation-Bartenders need to sharpen their powers of observation and highly develop their ability to listen.
• Engaging, welcoming, and always "on-stage". turn guests into friends
• Style and Grace- handling the tools and the small theatrical elements. The sense of confidence should be apparent to all guests the bar.
• Multitasked- A bartender's skill at being many things to many people is one of the most compelling and challenging aspects of the job. The bartender is a source of information on the day's events in sports and general news, a glossary of where to dine, drink, and see and be seen.
• Determine the conversation- if it's welcome and, more generally, why the guest has come and how to make the visit a success.
• Building a drink- Learning the proper way to build a drink is a great way to develop consistency and control.
• Being active at all times- making drinks, restocking, taking inventory, cutting garnishes - can get into high gear a lot faster when it gets busy.

Physical job Requirements:

• Bending and lifting food trays of up to 40 lbs.
• Continually moving at a fast pace.
• Continuous standing for the full shift.
• Able to climb stairs.
• Able to carry hot and cold food items.

Environment:

• Hearing: Must be able to take guest orders, and hear guest request.
• Vision: Must be able to check for food accuracy, and be able to assess guest body language or expressions.
• Speech: Must be able to explain food items and specials.
• Literacy: Must be able to write and communicate orders.

Equipment:

• Toaster, coffee machine, blender, Micro's computer terminal.

Do you have what it takes for this job?

At Meyer Jabara Hotels, our mission is to honor, host and create memorable moments and make true connections. This is part of what we call the J-Quality!

We do this by creating an environment whereby all associates accept empowerment and ownership to go above and beyond for all of our guests.

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and guest-focused individual with a passion for the hospitality industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to begin your Journey with us and show us your J-Quality!

What is your JQ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAGd0FhBqJs&feature=youtu.be

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.