Job Description
Job Description
The Sonnenalp is looking for a Full-Time seasonal Bartender.
Wage : $11.79 / hour, plus tips
Primary Purpose of Position
The Bartender is to provide friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to prepare drinks for patrons at the bar while also making drinks for servers throughout the restaurant. The Bartender is often required to act as host, waiter, and busser while carrying out the specific duties of Bartender.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality guests’ experience
- Take orders from guests and beverage orders from 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 for bar patrons.
- Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
- Present menus, make specific recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages or food items
- 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 bar supervisor.
- Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Notify manager-on-duty any time a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience
- Prepare drinks for the entire restaurant
- Greet and seat customers
- Ensure sanitation standards are met
- Keep inventory of all liquor, wine and bar items
- Act as a responsible, personable representative of the Sonnenalp team
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GEDMinimum two years of bartending experience requiredFriendly, warm and enthusiastic personalityLuxury hotel experience preferredSpecial Skills / Equipment
Must be at least 21 years of age or olderTIPS certified preferredDrink knowledge requiredPositive team attitude requiredPersonable disposition which is maintained in pressure situations requiredStrong organizational skills requiredKnowledge of POS system preferredAble to work a variety of shifts, often late into the evening.Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.Be able to work in a fast paced restaurant environmentEssential Physical Requirements
Must maintain a clean and neat appearancePosition primarily performed indoors assisting a variety of guestsAble to lift up to 40 lbsStanding for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours at a timeBending and stoopingPouring and reachingFull-Time Hourly Benefits :
Resort DiscountsHoliday Pay and Sick PayEmployee Assistance ProgramFinanced Ski PassParking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes