** Pool Bartender / Attendant - Austin Motel**

**Job Category****:** Front of House **Requisition Number****:** POOLB001734 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

About our Company:

Operating as a motel since 1938, Austin Motel is a beloved, quintessential part of the citys history, sitting in the heart of South Congress famed strip of restaurants, clubs, and shops. The 1930's motor court property, includes 41 guest rooms, a 50's-style outdoor pool and sun deck, community and cultural programming and a renegade-style retail shop to the lobby, all set amidst the original mid-century architecture.

Austin Motel is proud to be a part of Bunkhouse, which is a hospitality company created by hotelier Liz Lambert that believes in inspired design, connection to place and the value of community. Bunkhouse has designed and developed a celebrated portfolio of hospitality projects including Hotel San Jos, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin Motel, Hotel Magdalena and Jos Coffee in Austin, Hotel Havana and Ocho in San Antonio, El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas, The Phoenix in San Francisco, California, and Hotel San Cristobal in Baja, Mexico.

We're looking for someone with:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). College Degree preferred

Six (6) months related experience in hospitality or service industry

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace

Availability nights and weekends

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or guests

Ability to understand computer programs (i.e. Property Management System, Point of Sale)

Ability to apply concepts of math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Responsibilities:

Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons

Mix ingredients to prepare and garnish cocktails and other beverages according to Bunkhouse standards

Serve snacks or food items to customers as requested or submit order to Kitchen

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment

Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays

Help plan and organize the menu and operations of the Cocktail Lounge or Bar

Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measure when necessary

Collect money for all orders taken

Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol

Balance cash receipts

Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons

Order or requisition liquors and supplies

Ask customers who become loud and unruly to leave

Responsible for cleaning pool and pool deck as well as other public spaces

Continually maintain inventory of pool towels, and guest amenities to ensure adequate supplies in accordance with established par levels and timeframe

Open, secure, and balance out shift banks to include the verification of all cash, credit card and room charge transactions during all shifts

Maintain accuracy with all accounting and billing procedures

Sell Pool day-passes to non-Motel guests, and accurately check Motel guest list for complimentary guest list

Assist in maintaining safe occupancy levels

Warmly greet all pool guests, accurately check in guest-list attendees

Ensure all guest concerns are answered in a courteous, professional and efficient manner

Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area

Notify Manager and/or immediate supervisor about any public areas that need to be placed out of order for maintenance concerns

Report and correct any deficiencies noted in public areas to the appropriate individuals

Assist in the timely completion of all special projects, deep cleanings, etc.

Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures

Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Bunkhouse pays competitive wages and offers a liberal working environment that encourages individuality and creativity. We offer a superior benefits package to employees who work 20 hours/week or more that includes:

Highly subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage

Short Term Disability coverage

Generous Paid Time off (Full Time)

Free stays at Bunkhouse hotels (Full Time)

401k with company matching

Employee Discounts

Bunkhouse Core Values:

BE REAL. We treat everyone like human beings. We are respectful and authentic, we listen, and we develop meaningful relationships with guests, customers and each other. We encourage our employees to have a voice and to use it to improve the work we do.

CREATE MAGIC. In design, service and all things, we go above and beyond to inspire. Every detail counts, and we believe that our work is a collaboration that depends on all of us bringing our creativity and passion to work with us every day.

BE HERE NOW. In our work, creating a sense of place is important. We contribute to the fabric of our respective communities by honoring, representing and supporting the communities in which our businesses exist. We make it our goal to be experts on our cities, and we leave travelers with a sense of where they have been.

EMBRACE ADVENTURE. We dont always know where the road will lead, but we know that well have each other along the journey. We strive to learn and grow from our experiences, to create meaningful structure along the way and, in some cases, to embrace chaos when necessary.

LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE. We work with a spirit of continuous improvement in all areas. We seek to provide a path of growth for all of our employees and for Bunkhouse as a whole.

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