Lobby Bar Bartender

Sonesta Hotels•Charlotte, NC

20h•$8

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

Requirements

Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
Previous front facing guest service experience required.
Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.

Responsibilities

Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
Inventory unused liquor and beverages.
Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures.
Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
Clean and reset bartop and tables immediately after guests depart.
Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.