Bartender

Courtyard by Marriott - Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

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We take a proactive, hands-on approach to hotel management. Our team boasts extensive experience in all areas of hospitality management.

Core Values: Team First, Own It, Relationship Oriented, Professionalism, Integrity/Honest

Position Summary

As a bartender, provide courteous service following hotel standards while preparing alcoholic drinks for guests. Thorough knowledge of standard drink recipes and the ability to mix them quickly and accurately is required. The bartender is responsible for checking the identification of all customers seated at bars to ensure that they meet the minimum drinking age. Take drink orders, serve drinks, and collect payment for drinks. Up-sell food and beverages by making well-informed and eloquent suggestions. Maintain a high standard of sanitation and cleanliness. Work to resolve guest challenges, ensuring guest satisfaction. This industry functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day. Regular attendance in accordance with company standards is essential for success in this position.

Physical responsibilities include a minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages; exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds; push/pull carts and other equipment up to 150 pounds; endure various physical movements throughout the work areas; work environment - Restaurant, and all areas of the hotel; job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length; employees must wear flat, closed-toe non-slip shoes.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or general education degree (GED); or work equivalent.

Related Work Experience: Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and experience with food & beverage point of sale system is preferred; good understanding of the English language and communication skills both written and verbal; a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in food and beverage is preferred; previous cash handling experience is preferred; previous training in liquor, wine, and food service; previous guest/customer relations training is preferred.

Supervisory Experience: None

License or Certification: Certification in an alcohol awareness program preferred.