DECK 11 Bartender

Yotel • Washington, DC

319d • Onsite

About The Position

This Seasonal crew member brings the DECK 11 atmospher alive! The season on DECK 11 runs from mid-spring and extends into the fall. The DECK 11 Bartender is responsible for interacting with the pool and bar guests, fellow staff members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure all guests have an exemplary experience. The DECK 11 Bartender actively takes orders, gives suggestions, mixes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, serves food, conducts full and complete wine/beverage service, and monitors guests' bar experience. There will also be opportunities to create your own amazing pool side drinks!

Requirements

• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays when business needs dictate.
• 2 years of mixology experience with a strong creative side preferred.
• Welcoming individual who enjoys genuine guest interactions.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a sense of calm.
• Organizational skills are strongly preferred.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Able to regularly reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and taste and smell.
• Able to regularly stand and walk.
• Able to work in close quarters or small rooms and be frequently exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions.
• Able to work in noisy and loud environment.
• Able to work in fast paced, stressful environment.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information in English, in one-on-one and small group situations to guests and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Responsibilities

• Must be an 'out of the box' thinker. Bringing to life the DECK 11 Food & Beverage concept.
• Presents menu, answers questions, makes suggestions regarding food and beverage.
• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, juices and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks; also serves food to bar and lounge patrons.
• Serves extensive array of food and beverage knowledge including allergy possibilities.
• Uses Micros system to relay orders to food preparation areas and to calculate bills.
• Serves food and beverage to guests using the brand standards for hospitality service.
• Requests identification from guests requesting alcoholic beverage service when legal age is questionable.
• Monitors guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease.
• Notifies management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers.
• Adheres to all responsible alcohol consumption requirements as dictated by the state of Florida.
• Presents bill to guests ensuring accuracy.
• Collects payment for all products served at the bar, verifying signatures for credit card payments.
• Thoroughly washes and sanitizes all kitchen and restaurant dishes, glassware, utensils and other equipment using a dishwasher or by hand as designated.
• Bar setup: including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies and perform pre and post-shift side-work while requisitioning all necessary supplies.
• Responsible to inventory unused liquor and beverages and ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during and at close of shift.
• Inspects bar daily for cleanliness and inspects all equipment and machinery for proper operation.
• Cleans after shift and wipes down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables and other areas as required.
• Helps to maintain the cleanliness of the bar and integrity of the restaurant by completing all side duties and special projects as issued by management daily.
• Set up and breakdown of all bar areas performed according to specific instructions as outlined inside work, diagrams, and/or at the direction of management.
• Maintain food safety and food handling procedures throughout shift.
• Must adhere to all cash handling policies and procedures as outlined in bank contract.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Attends daily preshift meetings and monthly departmental meetings.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

Benefits

• $20.43 per hour
• Seasonal position
• Varied shifts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places