Hotel Bartender

McKibbon Hospitality • Ridgeland, MS

6d

About The Position

What Makes a McKibbon Hotel Bartender?

The bartender not only mixes and mingles with customers but is savvy about drink preparation. The bartender provides customized beverage service to each of the hotel’s restaurant/bar customer in a friendly, energetic and timely manner. Responsible for assuring the guest is having a great time and/or relaxing while at the bar. Associates are passionate about guest service and have the ability to communicate effectively and multitask.

Requirements

• One to two years’ experience as a bartender
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• The legal ability to serve alcohol in the State/Province
• Knowledge of state and local guidelines regarding service of alcohol
• Knowledge of drink preparation
• Computational skills to process guest payments
• Food safety certification and/or alcohol service training recommended
• The ability to lift trays of beverages or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• Being a motivated self-starter
• Being conscientious and driven to consistently serve the guests with the utmost professionalism and courtesy

Nice To Haves

• Food safety certification and/or alcohol service training recommended

Responsibilities

• Bartender will approach each guest interaction with the mindset of exceeding guest expectations
• You will embrace the culture personifying it in daily interactions with guests and associates alike
• Mix all drinks based on the serving sizes as outlined in the company manual to keep drink costs at a minimum
• Bartender will help create an energized bar experience through friendly and personalized service
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer tally
• Bartender will take pride in the overall look and feel of the hotel assuring cleanliness and conditions of the bar and surroundings are at their peak at all times
• You will drive product quality and guest satisfaction consistently operating as if they 'own it'
• Bartender will anticipate customer needs with the ability to change goals and direction quickly
• You will have knowledge of drink preparation and presentation
• Bartender must be able to lift trays of beverages or food items weighing up to 30-lbs. on a regular and continuing basis

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts
• Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed