Bartender - Fiat Lux Rooftop Bar

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Hotel Bennett is seeking a Full Time Bartender for our rooftop bar Fiat Lux. The position of Bartender will provide excellent customer service by mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests and members and provide food service where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Takes orders from customers and/or servers.
• Check guest/member card for services.
• Serves wine and beer.
• Rotate and check dates daily on all perishable items.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the bar area and surrounding facilities.
• Clean and polish all glassware.
• Work on POS daily: ensure proper charges are posted to guest/member accounts.
• Clean and arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Slices, pits, and preserves fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation, TIPS and health department guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be flexible in schedule, including evening, weekend and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty as business demands.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous related experience in an upscale restaurant/resort or private club.
• Knowledge of food, wine & liquor service preferred.

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for a minimum of 8 hours in length. Walking and standing are required for much of the work day and possibly for 8 hours or more.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift trays of food, food items, bags, cases weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.