Bartender - Banquets

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa, and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery, including yoga, meditation, and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison. Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged.

About the role

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar as our new Banquets Bartender. See guests from start to finish through a five-star dining experience, including all knowledge and service of food, wine, and spirits.

Responsibilities

• Display a congenial appearance and remain well-groomed at all times.
• Ensure all mise en place is set up and ready for service according to the SOP.
• Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mise en place, including complete bar setup, juices and garnishes prepped, wines by the glass fully stocked, ice stocked for night's service, and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.
• Assist guests in receiving a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor, and exquisite presentations.
• Assist guests in finding a comfortable seating area prior to sitting at their table, offer specialty cocktail and champagne service, describe and serve the available menu, and escort guests and their beverages to assigned tables.
• Prepare cocktails for diners in the main dining room as well as any private functions.
• Prepare and expedite cocktails and spirits selections to guests and front-of-house colleagues.
• Assist service colleagues in breakdown and cleanup of service areas, including burning all ice, polishing all glasses, replacing and storing by-the-glass selections, locking and storing liquor, placing all bar items in storage areas, cleaning and storing service trays, and ensuring the bar area is neat and tidy for the next day's service.
• Check customer identifications to confirm legal drinking age.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a bar or high-volume bar in a similar restaurant/bar environment.
• Exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine, as well as food and wine pairing.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors with moderate, controlled temperature.
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening, hearing ability, and visual acuity.

Grooming

All colleagues must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards. A conservative, simple, and elegant style is preferred.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00.

Benefits

• Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide.
• Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars, and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide.
• Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
• Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills.
• Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
• Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.
• Health and Retirement Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment). Eligible single full-time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid holidays for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Vacation and sick leave for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching program.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).