Bartender

The Delta hotel by Marriott is looking for a bartender to join our team at our Shade Bar & Grill restaurant.

We're looking for someone with bartending experience who can help during our peak demand evenings Friday and Saturday nights.

This position is part time with availability to also work banquets in our ballroom as needed.

Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests.

200 Genesee Street Utica NY 13502 - Shade Bar and Grill is open seven days per week for breakfast and dinner; lunch also open Friday and Saturday.

• Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regulars.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.
• Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Clear and reset tables in bar area.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Base compensation is $10.70 per hour as a tipped wage with minimum of $16.00 per hour guaranteed. Cash and credit card gratuities are available for each server to record on their own shift record and charge tips get added to the paycheck paid out weekly.

We're anequal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.