JOB TITLE: BARTENDER

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE/OPERATIONS/ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

JOB TYPE: FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Summary: As a Bartender for the Hotel Division of Summit Hospitality Group, you hold an essential position responsible for preparing alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks for guests according to specified recipes. The Bartender will use standard/corporate measuring systems. He or She will issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles/beer/mixed drinks. This is a very visible position at the hotel. The person filling this role is an ambassador of all the core values of Summit Hospitality Group where “Service is the Ultimate Amenity”.

We are looking to add a highly experienced and motivated LEAD ALL-STAR Bartender to be the FACE of our rooftop bar/restaurant. -MUST HAVE CRAFT COCKTAIL KNOWLEDGE

The Willard is THE rooftop bar/restaurant in Downtown Raleigh and is open 7 days a week. The venue provides the opportunity to earn GREAT TIPS from our amazing clientele as well as QUALITY OF LIFE. This position will offer benefits, travel discounts and PTO after (90) days if full-time.

Do you consider yourself a TALENTED Bartender who is a veteran experience maker and is willing to take OWNERSHIP and be the LEADER of our staff? Are you someone that understands STAFF TRAINING and TEAM BUILDING are requirements of the position? We are searching for candidates that take pride in a CRAFT approach and are ready to ensure that every drink and dining adventure enhances our guests’ experiences.

You must have extensive knowledge of all Classic Cocktails as well as Neo-classic Craft Cocktails. Plus, a minimum of (3) years of high-volume experience with verifiable references.

Are you ready for the next step in your career and looking to make a NAME for yourself? Can you be a CREATIVE FORCE with a POSITIVE PERSONALITY that can be part of the team in our hotel? Can you provide EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE for our guests? If the answer is YES, then please apply with your resume and cover letter to be considered for this INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in hotels, restaurants, country clubs, or banquet facilities with high volume and active serving environments.
• Exceptional people-pleasing orientation.
• Strong professional and personal work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, train others, and develop and maintain positive work relationships with Banquet Manager and Banquet Servers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all guests are of proper age to consume alcohol by following standard and federal/state/local regulations for serving alcohol.
• Prepare delicious drinks and serve beverages according to standard product supply and to measuring standards.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Follow all corporate safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to the General Manager and your Manager.
• Complete and maintain safety training and certifications.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach stated/budget goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Complete brand required training

Work Environment:

• Flexible work schedule including availability on nights and weekends
• Must have reliable source of transportation
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance
• Ableto stand, sit, bend, reach or walk for an extended period of time
• Duties are subject to change and additional duties may be assigned as needed

Benefits:

Fulltime Employees

• Personal time
• Insurance benefits
• Vacation time
• Hotel Discounts

Summit Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summit Hospitality Group LTD. and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or on the basis of age with respect to persons 18 years or older