BARTENDER

Join us at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront, just steps away from Chesapeake Bay. From our casually elegant dining room to our bayside deck, come work at the perfect place to start your career in hospitality!

About the role

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Tides Coastal Kitchen Restaurant Team. As part of our team, you will serve beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction. You will also prepare beverages for other servers, act as a cashier for the lounge, and maintain the bar setup.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis, including requisitioning and stocking beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on daily projections.
• Maintain stock, cutting, and storage of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Greet guests courteously, promote and document drink orders, mix and garnish drinks using standard recipes, and practice prudent portion control (craft cocktail knowledge required).
• Abide by all state, federal, and corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Input orders into a register at the point of sale, create guest checks, and maintain accountability for all beverages served.
• Handle cash transactions, make change, verify charges, record transactions, and ensure proper execution of vouchers to balance all moneys.
• Lock up and store all beverage, food, and equipment items; secure cash drops and bank.
• Take and serve guest orders promptly according to the service manual.
• Perform all necessary set-up and side work as assigned.
• Answer guest questions about the menu.
• Quickly clear dirty patio table settings and prepare tables for resetting.
• Transport dirty tableware to the dishwashing area for cleaning.
• Promptly and consistently reset all serviceware as prescribed.
• Serve guests with beverages to begin their patio dining experience and replenish as necessary.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods, including silverware, linen, and condiments.
• Operate the electronic cash register/P.O.S. system (where applicable).
• Check food before serving to ensure correct appearance, temperature, and portions.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Strong communication skills with guests.
• Willingness to assist co-workers and work as a team player.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• ServSafe Alcohol Awareness certification required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages ($7.50 per hour).
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and family members (available for full-time and part-time associates).
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Flexible scheduling to focus on what’s important to you.
• Discounts at Crescent-managed properties in North America for you and your family.
• Marriott Employee Room Rate Discount Program.

About the company

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. We celebrate our associates as the shining stars of what we do and encourage you to bring your true self to work every day. We offer health and wellness programs, best-in-class learning and development, and travel discounts to feed your inner explorer. We are committed to creating an environment that fosters open conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.