Part-Time Bartender
Thompson Hotels · Houston, TX · 6 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
The position is available to start immediately and will be part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. This 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas, and the best views of downtown.
Responsibilities
- Provide libations and offer customized recommendations
- Maintain an attractive bar
- Uphold company policies, including safety, sanitation, attendance, and dress code guidelines
- Ensure perishable items are properly labeled, rotated, and discarded to maintain quality control
- Provide prompt, friendly, and professional service to guests, anticipating their needs and responding to questions
- Greet guests warmly, assist with seating, and provide menus, water, and drinks
- Communicate specials, explain menu items and dietary considerations, and take accurate orders
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage delivery
- Serve food and beverages promptly, maintaining proper presentation and timing
- Monitor guest satisfaction, addressing requests, refilling drinks, and clearing plates
- Handle guest concerns or complaints professionally, escalating to management as needed
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service, including assisting during busy periods
- Process payments accurately and efficiently, presenting bills to guests
- Perform opening and closing duties, including side work and station setup
- Participate in training sessions, department meetings, and pre-shift meetings
Qualifications
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required in the hospitality industry
- Previous experience in a restaurant or customer service role is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude, and enjoyment of the hospitality industry
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure
- Strong multitasking and time management abilities
- Attention to detail, ensuring accurate order-taking and payment processing
- Knowledge of food and beverage menus, including dietary restrictions and allergies
- Basic math skills for handling payments and calculating tips
- Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
- Refined verbal communication skills
- Must have prior bartending experience
- Tip Handling Certified
- Liquor/Beer Handling Certified
- Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight