Bartender at Your Employer – Poughkeepsie, New York

Bartender

Are you ready to be a part of a great team with many growth opportunities? Are you someone that smiles at every person you see or are you someone that strives to make a positive difference in someone's day? Join us as a Bartender where your contributions will make a significant impact on our guests' experiences!

The Bartender will prepare the bar for opening, also prepare beverages and or serve food in a timely manner, and in accordance with the hotel’s policies/procedures and the brands standard to achieve and maintain guest satisfaction, product quality, and safety and security while embracing and emulation of the values of the company culture and guiding principles.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and set-up bar items, all liquors, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.

Greet and acknowledge guests as they arrive. Must be able to initiate and engage in conversation with guests.

Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease, notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of guests.

Check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.

Restock drink items and other supplies.

Maintain the cleanliness of the equipment, bar area, keeping it orderly.

Properly store all unused drink, food items and supplies in accordance with health codes.

Follow hotel operational procedures to ensure orders are placed for items that are below par levels

Receive supplies, date and rotate stock.

Acquires a working knowledge of hotel, in-house facilities, and local information to respond to guest questions in these areas as required.

Informs manager of any guest dissatisfaction.

Requirements:

Working in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations.

Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company associates to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.

Requests assistance as needed.

Requires strong attention to detail.

Ability to communicate to guests and team members verbally or in written form.

At all times projects a favorable image of the Hotel to the public.

Must have open availability work weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Move, transport, put, install, remove, replace, position, place, and transfer.

Move about or to, position self.

Operate, adjust, attach, position, set up, handle, tend to activate, apply, measure, use, modify, input, compile, retrieve, make, create, collect, inspect, prepare, service.

Stand for extended periods of time.

Communicate, converse, discern, convey, discuss.

Determine, identify, recognize, perceive, estimate, judgment, compare, observe, assess.

Ability to bend, lift, kneel, and be in motion for the full day.

Must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.

We are an organization driven by our Guiding Principles – Associate Engagement, Presentation of our Hotels, Driving Guest Loyalty, Ensuring Financial Success, Community and Global Focus. We pride ourselves on having a reputation of providing our guests with genuine hospitality and a commitment to service that exceeds their expectations. As a growing organization, our passion is serving guests and providing an unforgettable experience. We create loyal relationships by delivering what was promised with a focus on accountability, attention to detail, integrity and superior quality and service.

What You Can Expect -

Competitive Pay

Bonus Opportunities

Training & Development

Opportunity for Advancement

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Free Parking

Hotel Discounts

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity or expression), marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.