Bartender
Company: Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Kansas Cit
Location: Independence
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionGeneral ResponsibilitiesResponsible for setting
up and closing event bar, inventory and/or ordering of liquor,
maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, assisting guests and
other staff to provide a positive experience for all. The duties of
this job are primarily about making connections with other people.
Relationships are formed quickly, informally, and comfortably, and
gaining the enthusiasm and cooperation of others. In this job, it
is especially important to connect with other people: to meet new
and different people on a day-to-day basis, to quickly form
relationships, and to use those relationships to get work done.
Great attentiveness to other people is required: an ability to read
other people, to listen to them, and to empathize with them. Much
of the work centers around working with and through other people.
The job involves persuading others through gaining an understanding
of where they are coming from and using that information to bring
them to your desired resolution. Communication is always of a
"selling" rather than "telling" nature. A lively enthusiasm is
necessary.Supervision Received/ProvidedThis position is closely
supervised by the Conference Center Manager.Essential Duties
- Greet guests and staff in a friendly, welcoming manner and
provide assistance when possible and as requested. Coordinate
through staff and management if unable to resolve alone.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the bar including
portable bars, floors, carpets, walls, garbage cans, tables, chairs
& equipment after each shift and when not in use.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining back of the house
areas including the kitchen, back hall, storage areas, drains,
shelves, cabinets, counters, storeroom, etc. after each closing and
when not in use.
- Knowledgeable on the operation of all bar equipment, dish
machine and appliances as well as upkeep and cleanliness. Report on
any discrepancies to maintenance for repair if needed.
- Knowledgeable on the proper mix and prices for most basic
drinks.
- Maintain the security of the bar to assure the assets of the
hotel and guests are protected.
- Maintain proper cash and credit card handling procedures.Other
Duties
- Attend and participate in all property or department meetings
as requested.
- Responsible for proper use of the time clock at the beginning
and end of the shift as well as required lunch break
- Coordinate and/or assist other departments to meet a guest
request
- Perform special projects based on capabilities and
knowledge
- Responsible for proper key control and following hotel key
control policy.Job Characteristics/Required Skills:
- Vacuum carpets, clean windows, clean glassware, clean bar,
replace burned out light bulbs, and assure bar meets proper
cleanliness and conditions for operation
- Stock ice, liquor, beer, wine, condiments, mixers, and snacks
as needed.
- Assist clients with specific needs as required
- Assist caterers as needed
- At closing, clean the bar, floors, counters, tables, walls,
equipment and remove trash as needed.
- Assist with keeping the walk in cooler clean and
organized.
- Each day is different from the next; especially in personal
interactions Fast-paced environment Multiple projects going
simultaneously
- Extremely socially focused Great deal of attention devoted to
building and maintaining relationships Warm, empathetic, and
helpful
- Anything but routine decisions must not be made in a vacuum: it
is very important to involve others in the process. Most of the
information that must be collected before making a decision comes
from other people: customers, colleagues, consultants, etc.Required
Education/Certifications/Training/Experience
- Have knowledge of all hotel emergency procedures, especially
fire prevention and emergency procedures and be able to train staff
in these areas
- Be familiar with the handling and use of all chemicals and
equipment used to carry out the tasks of this position and use
protective equipment provided.
- Report on accidents, injuries, near misses and property damage
to supervisor
- Read and follow the rules and procedures provided in the
employee handbookTechnical Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to operate commercial dish machine, vacuum, carpet
cleaner and similar commercial equipment used to maintain the
hotel
- Be familiar with or capable of learning the computer systems
and electronic machines used to carry out the tasks of this
positionBenefits of working at Stoney Creek Hotels
- Paid Onboarding
- Paid Training
- 401k plan with Safe Harbor Match
- eligible for the first open enrollment after 90 days
- Paid Holidays for holidays worked (double time!)
- Hotel room discounts
- Opportunities for career progression
- A thriving culture that provides genuine hospitality
- The ability to own and empower your work
- Join a great team of like-minded individuals who work hard and
smart at the same time If you are a full-time employee, you will
also receive these benefits in addition to the amazing benefits
above:
- Health and Dental through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and
Vision through Avesis anywhere from a single to a family policy
- eligible the first of the month following 60 days of
employment
- Paid vacation and sick leave
Keywords: Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Kansas Cit, Independence , Bartender, Hospitality & Tourism , Independence, Missouri
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