Bartender - Part Time

Overview

BARTENDER

Reports to Bar + Rooftop General Manager: position is non-exempt

Hotels done differently. It’s not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to creating the perfect concoction. You spend your days or nights working behind the bar tirelessly crafting perfectly balanced drinks, making wine recommendations and naturally building relationships with guests. In your off time you read up on spirits, the history of cocktails, new drink recipes as well as cruising Instagram accounts of the best bars in the world.

You pride yourself in cultivating your regular guest base. You are a name that everyone knows in your community. You are welcoming and embody gracious hospitality at all times.

The Bartender reports to F+B leadership team and works in a team environment with other F+B professionals, including bartenders, servers, dishwashers, cooks and chefs. It is critical the person in this position possess a background in advanced bartending techniques, have a natural ability to manage time and a second-to-none knowledge of beverages and cocktails. The Bartender will be responsible for creating memorable guest experiences.

They will be responsible for the timely and friendly delivery of food and drinks. In depth menu knowledge is necessary to ensure safe service to guests with allergies and restrictions. Ongoing beverage tasting and training will allow you to expand your knowledge of beer, wine and spirits. The Bartender will have the opportunity to collaborate on seasonal beverage menus. All of our service team members are expected to be reliable and responsible.

We put an emphasis on treating all of our team members just like we treat our guests- giving a smile, a helping hand and a willingness to jump in to assist in any situation. The person in this role will also actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with their peers and other associates of the hotel. As a team member within Aparium Hotel Group, they will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that each other are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded – no egos are allowed.

• Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character by being proud of who you are, where you come from and who we serve
• Be collaborative with your co-workers and leaders and use your intuition to fix things when you know they are not right or could be better
• Be a storyteller of the history of Hewing Hotel and share our translocal hospitality efforts about our local collaborators and partners
• Participate in daily line ups and staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities
• Assist in all aspects of the F+B guest experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting in an inviting environment, ensuring bar products and supplies are well stocked and executing requests in a friendly and timely manner, ascertaining satisfaction throughout and adjusting as necessary
• Share your extensive knowledge of the beverage world with your guests, using your product knowledge to enhance their experience with add-ons, always striving to know more through constant study of your craft
• Work in an organized and clean fashion, with the utmost respect for your guests, peers, equipment and workspace to create lasting impressions and strong relationships
• Use steps of service to provide professional service and exceed guest expectations, ensuring alcohol is served safely, responsibly and legally, utilizing recipes and jiggers to assist in creating consistent cocktails, juices, syrups, and bases
• Be accountable for maintaining a…