Bartender, Courtyard Denver Aurora, Aurora, Colorado

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Courtyard Denver Aurora in Aurora, Colorado.

About the role

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department
• Communicate pertinent information
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Requirements

• High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards
• Strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Ability to read and write to facilitate the communication process
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic computational ability
• Basic computer skills
• Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities
• Familiarity with all menu items
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including coffee maker and cash terminal
• Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Skills

• Passionate about people and service
• Strong communication skills
• Reading and writing abilities for completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/information updates
• Basic math skills for handling cash or credit
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Physical demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors; temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 5 hours in length
• Ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Ability to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs
• Ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs
• Ability to exert well-paced ability in limited space
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Talking and hearing occur continuously
• Manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including cutlery used in cutting of fruit

Benefits

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program