Bartender - Hotel Weyanoke
Hotel Weyanoke
- Farmville, VA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- We are recruiting hospitality professionals who will be responsible for interacting with our guests while serving our outstanding culinary options from our Highly Acclaimed Chef - Nate Hughes.
- To succeed in this role, you will need to have a positive attitude and deliver outstanding guest experiences. hard work mentality. Previous work experience involving guest service in a fast-paced environment is greatly desired.
- Provide immediate and continuous service and attention to all guests upon seating, introduce yourself.
- Makes drinks for our guests utilizing proper recipes, glassware, and garnishes; serves drinks or prepares for wait staff.
- Handles purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales.
- Set up and complete assigned side work, including inspecting all tables in the assigned section.
- Suggestive selling on menu items and highlight specials. Take guest orders. Special requests check with the kitchen first if it can be accommodated.
- Place orders with the kitchen through POS. Inform chefs/cooks about any special cooking instructions and or food allergies.
- Clears and resets tables and bar area as needed.
- Prepares all bar mixes and garnishes prior to opening.
- Stocks bar with all necessary items including but not limited to glassware, beer, liquor, mixes, non-alcoholic beverages, and supplies.
- Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all beverage selections available and characteristics/description of every wine/champagne on the wine list and by the glass; all designated glassware/garnishes for drinks; all menu items, preparation method/time, ingredients, sauces, portion sizes, presentation, and prices.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up duties.
- Assists other staff members as needed to ensure optimum service to all customer and guests.
- Verify the accuracy of prices, state and federal taxes, tips, and other charges on all checks.
- Keep tables, FOH restaurant, and BOH clean at all times.
- Advise supervisor/manager of any complaints and act to resolve complaints.
- Perform clean-up, side work, and closing duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
- Attend pre-meal meetings as requested by the supervisor/manager.
- Previous experience in a bar setting is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of wines and beers served in the bar, mixed drink preparation and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of state liquor regulations; ability to identify when a customer and guest has had his/her alcohol limits
- Ability to work, weekends, weekdays, and holidays