Restaurant Bartender

Providence Marriott Downtown; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Jabara Hotels is seeking an experienced Bartender to promote and serve the Bluefin menu while providing an outstanding guest experience. You will greet guests, take and enter orders, coordinate with the kitchen, and deliver meals with hospitality.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of wines and alcohol, and proficiency with Micro's computer system, aiming to ensure accurate checks and timely service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write and speak in English (High school diploma)
• Two years bartending experience in a high volume or fine dining restaurant
• TIPs certification or other alcohol serve safe certification is required
• Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages
• Ability to work with the Micro's computer system

Responsibilities

• Greet guests upon arrival and make them feel welcome
• Accurate take all food and beverage orders
• Place orders with the kitchen and bar by entering them into Micro's computer system
• Describe specials to guests and answer questions about menu items
• Check food for appearance and temperature and deliver promptly
• Prepare guest checks and process payments accurately
• Clear, reset and stock dining room tables and service items
• Assist in seating guests and answering Bluefin telephone as needed
• Assist with room service orders and delivery as needed

Job description

Job Title: Bartender

Reports to Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager

Department: Bluefin Grille/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 Bluefin 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.