Hotel F&B Bartender - Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg, VA

F&B Bartender Job Description

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose:

Responsible for offering prompt and courteous service so that guests have an enjoyable experience. Maintain the cleanliness and guest ready appearance of an outlet. Understands and implements the mission statement, values, and culture at all times.

Pre-Requisites (Requirements):

1 years of experience in a branded specifically in a food and beverage position, quality hotel preferred
Experience with chain food and retail outlet preferred
High School diploma or equivalent of same. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Must display professionalism and have characteristics of honesty and trustworthiness
 Must have excellent attendance and punctuality

Work Environment & Context:

Must be able to perform major life activities: standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, and reach
Long hours are sometimes required. Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on    
Holidays, weekends, and evenings
Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds and lift and/or carry 60 pounds

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in:

Age requirements and verify those who order any alcoholic beverages
Menu items, preparation methods and beverage choices
Various types of alcoholic beverages, know trends and preparation of cocktails.
Standards of operation as required by brand
Area shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions to assist guest inquiries.
Daily hotel operations, check daily events, bulletin boards and be up to date on changes, new procedures and events.
Entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, discounts.

Skills:

Friendly professional attitude is a daily expected characteristic
Computer knowledge to thoroughly operate property management system: post charges, compute bills, collect payment and make change
Sell, suggest and service quality food and beverage items as per standards
Follow recipes for preparation, cooking, serving, and storing
Maintain organization of supplies, storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
Assist with guest issues, be professional and maintain a hospitable caring attitude.
Maintain guest privacy.

Abilities:

Follow guidelines and recipes
Maintain required logs
Market and promote to increase exposure and sales
Multitask, detail oriented, remain service centric
Communicating with guests and co-workers
Assist with guest issues with professionalism maintaining hospitable attitude.
Must be able to work alone
Practice Safety Standards at all times.
Comply to all standards.

Essential Functions:

Prepare and consistently maintain working area and supplies in a guest ready atmosphere.
Process guest charges and gratuities in accordance to standards, policies and procedures.
Maintain safety and security practices, have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
Ensure guests are provided with the highest quality product and service. 
Maintain certification from a brand approved responsible vendor training program.
Other duties as assigned, that the associate is capable of performing.
Other duties as assigned, that the associate is capable of performing.

Benefits

Paid Instantly
Paid Time Off
Team Member Room Discounts
Time and Half for Select Holidays
Referral Bonus Program

Volunteer Benefits

Accident Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Property Specific Incentives

Gift Cards
Employee Lunches