Lobby Bartender

About the role

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. The Bartender will make alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by following recipes and deliver high-quality food and drinks in a clean and friendly environment while ensuring exceptional service to all guests, consistent with Mainsail Lodging & Development’s service standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher
• Previous hospitality experience
• 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume bar or restaurant
• General knowledge of cocktail crafting and mixology fundamentals
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology (tablets, iPads, computers, and POS systems)
• Experience working on a team
• Ability to work quickly in a clean, organized, and effective manner
• A sense of ownership in everything you do

Responsibilities

• Serve guests efficiently while following steps of service, preparing cocktails, pouring beer and wine, and making beverage recommendations
• Run food to serve bar and bar-area guests
• Prep and stock the bar for appropriate service periods to ensure successful bar service
• Clean glasses, tools, utensils, and bar equipment
• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, including ingredients, preparations, and accompaniments
• Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations based on guest preferences and needs
• Maintain knowledge of beverages including beer, wine, and liquor
• Collect and process payment for food and beverages served, following proper cash-handling procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area and coolers
• Perform other necessary duties as reasonably assigned

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks while making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, resort, and community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems