WAGE: $21.85/hour
AVAILABILITY: Full-Time
The Bartender is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; courteously and efficiently serving food and beverages to Guests in our Lounge and Restaurant; collecting payments; assist in maintenance of bar area; and making drinks for Restaurant food servers and cocktail servers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Graduate
- At least 1-year experience as a bartender in a medium to high volume environment.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Food Permit Required.
- MAST Permit Required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing “Can Do” attitude, genuine hospitality and by exceeding guest expectations
- Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service
- Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
- Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate
- Performs other duties as required to provide “Can Do” attitude genuine hospitality
- Provides service by suggesting a cocktail/wine or non-alcoholic beverage, recommending promotional items and upselling to premium products as appropriate
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes and mixing procedures
- Maintains knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond properly to customer questions
- Prepares drinks in accordance with the server’s and guest’s order
- Stocks and orders all supplies and glassware; displays beverages in an attractive fashion
- Provides excellent customer service by suggesting food and beverage recommendations and upselling as appropriate
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the menu
- Provides guest with a high level of knowledge for menu choices
- Takes guest’s order – provides explanation of menu and upsells as appropriate
- Utilizes MICROS POS to accurately enter food & beverage orders and process discounts and payments
- Keeps bar area and floor areas clean
- Consolidates/prepares bar garnishes and mixes/juices
- Understands and follows the Department of liquor control laws and regulations for beverage service
- Handles cash, checks and/or credit cards in accordance with Marriott policies
- Perform related duties as assigned by Manager
BENEFITS:
- Medical (Anthem)
- Dental (Aetna)
- Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
- Voluntary Benefits including Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
- Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
- Wellness Works Program
- Education Assistance Program
- $10 meal credit / Per Day worked (5+Hours)
- Commuter – 40% subsidized
- Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
- Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
- Uniform and two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year
Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 693-6040 to let us know the nature of your request.