Gresham James Hotels, LLC, formerly known as Magnolia Lodging, LLC, seeks an experienced, service-driven individual for a FULL-TIME Bartender for our SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/University Area.

Gresham James Hotels, an award-winning hospitality management group, provides great benefits with group insurance, 401K with a generous match, and competitive compensation. We currently have eight hotels in our portfolio in the greater Dallas area and one in Houston. Our team members are our best asset and we strive to provide an excellent team-oriented working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and advancement within the company.

The ideal candidate for this position has prior bartending experience. Shifts are 3pm until 11pm, including weekends and holidays; must be flexible. Good spoken and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

The Bartender will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks to customers accurately and efficiently, while maintaining positive and friendly guest interactions. The purpose of this position it to interact with the hotels guests and ensure they have a great experience at the bar or lounge. The Bartender is able to mix and match ingredients to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner; take and serve orders for drinks and snacks.
• Mix drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages, including non-alcoholic beverages, as ordered and in compliance with hotel standard drink recipes.
• Check identification of the guest to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol products.
• Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol and, if required, refusing any further serving in a polite way.
• Provide guidance to guests on resort activities, dining options, and general resort and regional information.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations; have the ability to sell or influence others for up-selling and suggestive selling, and to provide recommendations and suggestions to guest for choosing drinks and snacks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Keep the bar counter and work area neat and clean at all times; wash glassware and utensils after each use; keep working area clean by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors, and windows, etc. if required.
• Plan and present bar menu; demonstrate a thorough knowledge of good and beverage products, menus, and promotions.
• Handle and move objects, such as glass and bottles, using hands and arms; perform other physical activities such as lifting and stooping.
• Maintain liquor inventory and consumption; prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies; ensure the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests.
• Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per hotel standard; collect payment for drinks service and balance all receipts.
• Stay focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
• Perform other duties as and when assigned by the hotel management.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience preferred.
• TABC Seller/Server Certification required.
• Must be able to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.

For the opportunity to be considered for this position, please submit your resume, and our management team will be in contact if you are a good fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• TABC Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person