Bartender

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Provides excellent customer service by mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests and members and provide food service where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Takes orders from customers and/or servers.
• Check guest/member card for services.
• Serves wine and beer.
• Rotate and check dates daily on all perishable items.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the bar area and surrounding facilities.
• Clean and polish all glassware.
• Work on POS daily: ensure proper charges are posted to guest/member accounts.
• Clean and arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Slices, pits, and preserves fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation, TIPS and health department guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be flexible in schedule, including evening, weekend and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty as business demands.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous related experience in an upscale restaurant/resort or private club.
• Knowledge of food, wine & liquor service preferred.
• Complete the South Carolina state-approved ServSafe Alcohol Online Course & Exam within 30 days of hire
• Possess a valid ABL Server License issued by the state of South Carolina within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

· Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for a minimum of 8 hours in length. Walking and standing are required for much of the work day and possibly for 8 hours or more.

· Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.

· Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.

· Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.

· Must be able to lift trays of food, food items, bags, cases weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

· Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.

· Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

· Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

· Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.

· Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or
discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.