Server and Bartender at MKM Hotels – Richland, Washington

The Richland Riverfront Hotel- Bartender & Server delivers customer service in the food & beverage industry. Server will help in the hotel's banquet department. Serving and clean-up of events hosted. Server will also help in preparation of food and drink items for the event center.

*Must have Washington State Health Card

*Must have Washington State Mast Card

*Available various hours

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

· Engages guests to understand their wellness needs and offers options to help guests make healthy food choices

· Assists guests with tablet ordering, takes beverage orders in a tone consistent with brand service behaviors

· Prepares and presents food and beverages (including bartending) according to brand approved recipes and established health and presentation standards

· Be knowledgeable about the specialty cocktails and cooked to order menu. Be prepared to answer guest questions regarding cooking times, ingredients and how an item is prepared

· Use suggestive selling techniques to up-sell where possible to maximize hotel revenue [Up-sell]

· Stores food and beverage products, inventory and equipment safely and properly

· Replenishes supplies based on business forecasts in a timely and efficient manner and informs supervisor of low inventory items

· Assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required

· Clears and cleans tables promptly and efficiently. Keeps guest areas and food and beverage production areas clean and orderly throughout shift

· Cleans and/or wipes down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary

· Processes all cashiering transactions accurately and in a secure manner

· Completes closing/reconciliation activities and check guest credit compliance according to standard operating procedures

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

· Responds appropriately to guest complaints and implements appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction

· Regularly seek and use guest feedback to ensure that special needs and requests are fulfilled

· Shares own wellness journey with colleagues and guests

· Remains current on brand, wellness, nutrition and industry information required to deliver the EVEN Hotels programs and services

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

· Maintains Green Engage initiatives in assigned work area

· Ensures food handling and storage meets federal/state/local health requirements

· Alerts supervisor of any health or safety issues

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· High School diploma or equivalent, plus 6 months food service and/or 1 year bartending experience required

· Basic reading and writing

· Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit

· Must speak fluent English

· Flexible work schedule

· May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

· Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency

Preferred

· 1 year food service experience that requires knowledge of kitchen operations

· Some formal training in food production

· Hotel front-of-house F&B experience

· Bilingual, Spanish preferred

· Demonstrated recent and regular participation in wellness, nutrition, sports, fitness or similar activities

Other:

· Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

· Moving about the restaurant

· Handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc.

· Bending, stooping, kneeling