Bartender

Overview of the role  

The Bartender will be responsible for making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by following recipes and delivering high-quality food and drinks in a clean and friendly environment.  The Bartender will also beresponsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that are consistent and continually in accordance with the service standards of Mainsail Lodging & Development. 

What you have  

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher 

• Previous hospitality experience 

• 2 years of bartending experience in high volume bar or restaurant 

• General knowledge of cocktail crafting and mixology fundamentals 

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written 

• Ability to use technology, e.g., tablets, iPads, computers, and POS 

• Experience working on a team 

• Ability to work quickly in a clean, organized, and effective manner 

• A sense of ownership in everything that you do 

What you’ll do  

• Serve guests in an efficient manner while following steps of service, preparing cocktails, pouring beer and wine, and making beverage recommendations 

• Food running to serve bar and bar area guests 

• Prep and stock bar for appropriate service period to ensure successful bar service 

• Clean glasses, tools, utensils, and bar equipment 

• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, including ingredients, preparations, and accompaniments 

• Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations based on guest preferences and needs 

• Maintain knowledge of beverages including beer, wine, and liquor 

• Collect and process payment for food and beverages served, making sure to follow proper cash handling procedures 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area and coolers 

• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned 

Physical Demand  

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time  

• Ability to bend  

• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs  

• Ability to communicate clearly  

• Ability to work long hours as needed  

Mental Demands  

• Make sound judgments quickly  

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines  

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others  

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community  

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality  

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressuresituations  

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary