The Sonnenalp is looking to hire a Full-Time Seasonal bartender. This position will accept applications until May 20th, 2024

Wage: $13.00/hour, plus tips

Primary Purpose of Position

The Bartender is to provide friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to prepare drinks for patrons at the bar while also making drinks for servers throughout the restaurant. The Bartender is often required to act as host, waiter, and busser while carrying out the specific duties of Bartender.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality guests’ experience
• Take orders from guests and beverage orders from servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regulars.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks for bar patrons.
• Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Present menus, make specific recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages or food items
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to bar supervisor.
• Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Notify manager-on-duty any time a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience
• Prepare drinks for the entire restaurant
• Greet and seat customers
• Ensure sanitation standards are met
• Keep inventory of all liquor, wine and bar items
• Act as a responsible, personable representative of the Sonnenalp team

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two years of bartending experience required
• Friendly, warm and enthusiastic personality
• Luxury hotel experience preferred

Special Skills/Equipment

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• TIPS certified preferred
• Drink knowledge required
• Positive team attitude required
• Personable disposition which is maintained in pressure situations required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Knowledge of POS system preferred
• Able to work a variety of shifts, often late into the evening.
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast paced restaurant environment

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must maintain a clean and neat appearance
• Position primarily performed indoors assisting a variety of guests
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours at a time
• Bending and stooping
• Pouring and reaching

Full-Time Hourly Benefits:

• Resort Discounts
• Holiday Pay and Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financed Ski Pass
• Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes