Bistro Bartender

The Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU is looking for an enthusiastic and service minded Bistro Bartender. Come work in a fun atmosphere and learn the Marriott brand.

The purpose of this position is to mix, pour drinks and perform other bar and restaurant related duties while providing outstanding service in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with a warm welcome, remain guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by handling bar transactions and food orders in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.

• Ring drink orders into POS immediately, collect payment, and make correct change.

• Mix, garnish and pour drinks according to standard recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.

• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks.

• Adheres to proper food handling when assisting with serving or preparing food orders. The Bartender assists in food preparation and serving as needed.

• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.

• Address any guest concerns in a calm and professional manner focused on creating a positive guest experience and involve a manager when necessary.

• Perform server functions for all food orders.

• Plan and present bar menu.

• Keep bar stocked with necessary beverages, food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times.

• Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked.

• Keep work station clean and well organized.

• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.

• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current Alcohol Server Certification in the state of New Mexico.

• Previous Bartending Experience Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to type and use a telephone, computer or the POS System.

• Able to walk and stand throughout the duration of a shift

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Able to bend and kneel occasionally

REQUIREMENTS

For over four decades, Total Management Systems has been a trusted leader in hotel ownership and operations throughout the Southwest

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, TMS is uniquely positioned in its ability to combine hands-on, proactive hotel management with a deep understanding of ownership priorities to deliver exceptional results.