Bartender

Company: The Kessler Collection
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Program 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program JOB SUMMARY The overall objective and purpose of The bartender position are to provide hospitable service to our guests. The incumbent is responsible for serving food and beverage to our guests to create an exceptional guest experience. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the company's mission, core values, standards, and goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Primary responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
* Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard nomenclature
* Operate the telephone system, answering calls within three (3) rings, using the correct salutation and telephone etiquette
* Maintain the integrity of the guests' privacy, including confidentiality of personal information and key control
* Maintain the integrity of the Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items, beer, liquor, and wine
* Clears and resets counters or tables at the conclusion of each course.
* Assists dining room servers in the food and beverage service, sets tables, serve guests as directed by the server, keep menus clean, the clean table between servings, menu knowledge.
* Assists with providing tables with beverages.
* Removes solid linens and replaces them with clean linen.
* Transports dirty dishes to the dishwashing station.
* Polish silver and glass as needed.
* Present menu, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and beverage.
* Seat guests in the dining room
* Explain, pair and recommend wine from the wine list
* Serve food and beverage in a genuine, friendly, professional, and efficient manner consistent with the Kessler image and standards
* Relays orders to kitchen through POS and helps serve courses from kitchen and service bars
* Total's bill and accepts payment
* Proficiently utilizes the property management systems and follow cash handling procedures
* Sets up bar & dining room in a thorough and swift manner
* Sets up dining room when needed in a thorough and swift manner
* Complete opening and closing procedures as well as daily side-work
* Inventory and restock supplies as needed
* Maintain complete knowledge in the use of all office equipment, property management systems, and access according to specifications
* Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes
* Maintain complete knowledge and comply with company policies and procedures
* Maintain neat, clean, and professional appearance according to standards
* Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions
* Welcome and acknowledge guests with disabilities and follow proper procedures to accommodate needs.
* Develop and maintain a positive working relationship and support the team to achieve our goals
* Attend required training and meetings
* All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.
* Knowledge of guest service etiquette and proper food and beverage serving techniques
* Ability to perform all tasks related to the bartender and proficiently use job-related software, property management systems and office equipment
* Ability to remain calm in various situations, use sound judgment, and effectively solve problems
* Ability to work quickly, prioritize, and maintain service at multiple guests at a time
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals
* Ability to demonstrate cash handling procedures and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, upgrades and percentages
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma, GED Degree, or related training equivalent - required
* 1+ year of relevant work experience in similar scope and title required
* Experience within luxury brand/markets - required
* Student or graduate of hotel management preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.
* Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
* Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
* Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of or less than 40 hours with or without notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to see, hear, reach, use fingers to handle and feel, and stand and walk up to 8 hours daily.
* Push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs.
* While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.

The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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