Seaworthy Bartender

The Barnett; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnett Hotel is seeking a professional bartender for Seaworthy restaurant, an 1832 Creole Cottage with local oysters, seafood and cocktails. You will prepare beverage orders in accordance with the hotel’s bar standards, manage guest flow, and keep the bar clean and organized.

This role requires at least 1 year of bartender experience and 2 years in a fast-paced bar or restaurant, plus applicable certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
• Have superb time management skills.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
• Knowledge and understanding of HRI & initiatives.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• If applicable, must meet any required minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Knowledge of safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails and other drink orders to guests’ specifications while maintaining Ace Hotel quality standards.
• Handle payment for beverage purchases in compliance with HRI and cash handling procedures.
• Properly check all guests’ identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Properly input guest orders through the POS system.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the menu offerings.
• Manage inventory for liquor, wine, beer, and other beverage ingredients.
• Perform side work as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Flexibility

Guest relations

Tools

POS system

Job description

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

Job Summary

Seaworthy restaurant is an 1832 Creole Cottage located in The Barnett Hotel is specializing in local Oysters, Seafood, and Cocktails. The Bartender prepares beverage orders in accordance with The Barnett Hotel, Lobby Bar standards and recipes. Manage flow of guests in and around bar area. Keep bar clean and organized.

CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare cocktails and other drink orders to guests’ specifications while maintaining Ace Hotel quality standards.
• Handle payment for beverage purchases in compliance with HRI and cash handling procedures.
• Properly check all guests’ identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Properly input guest orders through the POS system.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the menu offerings.
• Manage inventory for liquor, wine, beer, and other beverage ingredients.
• Perform side work as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
• Have superb time management skills.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
• Knowledge and understanding of HRI & initiatives.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• If applicable, must meet any required minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Knowledge of safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year previous experience as a bartender.

Minimum 2 years previous experience in a fast-paced bar and/or restaurant.

Additional hotel and/or restaurant experience preferred.

Must have any legally required bartending certifications, if applicable.

Additional certifications (ServSafe, TiPS, etc.) preferred.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, and REASONING ABILITIES

• Ability to understand guests’ service needs & requests.
• Ability to acknowledge guests’ requests in a polite manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred).
• Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The typical environment is a bar atmosphere with ambient room temperatures, ambient lighting, and common bar equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sit, walk, and stand continuously.
2. Lift / carry 25lbs (frequently) and 50lbs (occasionally)
3. Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
4. Use dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
5. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.