Bartender, Food & Beverage

About the role

The Bartender position at Trilogy Valor is part-time, located southwest of downtown Boise, Idaho, in the Treasure Valley area. Pay starts at $13 per hour plus tips.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality.
• Have a working knowledge of the resort facility and dining area, and respond to guest questions.
• Greet and serve guests in an energetic and friendly fashion; listen to determine beverage preferences and make drink recommendations.
• Check identification to assure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Navigate and report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor.
• Meet with staff at all levels to develop a common vision, discuss current needs, and plan for future Food & Beverage functions.
• Respond to incoming food and beverage phone calls.
• Mix drinks and serve wine and beer; take food and beverage orders from guests and/or waiters and waitresses; prepare to-go orders; replenish bar snacks.
• Handle cash and card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to guests; balance the cash register.
• Maintain a clean work area; remove trash, wash all glasses and equipment, and clean the bar area according to quality and safety procedures.
• Oversee and assist in all Food & Beverage functions (i.e. corporate parties, weddings).
• Prepare beverages, supplies, and other bar setups for banquets and other functions.
• Attend culinary exhibitions and educational seminars to stay current regarding developments in the Food & Beverage industry, as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• One year experience bartending, in a resort facility preferred.
• Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol.
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; must be able to calculate discounts, and percentages.
• Ability to speak effectively and present information to another person and in small group situations with guests and team members.
• Ability to provide direction to coworkers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memorandums.
• Must be able to pay attention to details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.

Skills

• Highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model and able to live our BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit.