Restaurant Bartender

About the role

The Restaurant Bartender will shape the guest experience through excellent service, product knowledge, and engaging hospitality. Your ability to craft beverages, manage bar operations, and create a welcoming atmosphere directly impacts guest satisfaction, food and beverage revenue, and brand reputation.

Responsibilities

• Shape the experience by shaping the guest experience through excellent service, product knowledge, and engaging hospitality.
• Shaping the future mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food.
• Collect money for drinks served.
• Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies.
• Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies.
• Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display.
• Wash glasses, bar, and equipment.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats.
• Greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• If functioning in a Lead Capacity: take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates.
• Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong mixology skills with knowledge of a wide range of beverages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Positive, guest-focused attitude and a proactive approach to hospitality.
• Team player with the ability to lead when required.
• Attention to detail in presentation and inventory management.
• Academic background: High school diploma or equivalent required; TIPS certification or equivalent required.
• Must meet all state and local age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
• This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.