Bartender - Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn Chelsea presso Colwen Hotels

We are seeking an experienced and friendly Bartender to join our team at the Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn Chelsea, a Colwen Hotels Property. You will be the face of our bar, providing memorable experiences for our guests. In this role you will need to be quick on your feet, have a positive upbeat attitude, and enjoy talking to people. If this sounds like you, we would like to meet you!

General Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly greeting (use guest name whenever possible).
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and menu items where offered to hotel guests.
• Oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies.
• Prepare guest checks and collect payment.
• Light food preparation and service as needed.
• Check guest for proper identification.
• Promote and upsell drinks and special drink promotions.
• Create alcoholic beverages using proper portion controls and control service to ensure no over-serving.
• Maintain accountability of all beverages, use proper judgement, refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Ensure cleanliness of glass, china, and silverware before use.
• Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations, and Colwen and brand standards and policies.
• Set up bar prior to opening; ensure bar is clean pre- and post-shift according to operational standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, food prep and storage equipment, tables and other tools.
• Perform side duties such as cleaning, garnish prep, misc. stocking, and preparation.
• General knowledge of hotel, area, and events to answer any guest questions.
• Take payment and process all payment methods in a timely manner as set by Colwen policy.
• Secure all alcoholic beverages, cabinets, and storage areas.

Requirements:

• One year of bartending experience
• T.I.P.S. certification or State specific equivalent (within 30 days if certification is expired)
• Ability to operate point-of-sale system
• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and/or service
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult guests
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and service focus
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Must meet the legal age requirement of the jurisdiction
• Ability to work 7-day rotational schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer.                       EEO M/F/D/V