AM Bartender

Company Overview

Hotel San Luis Obispo is a modern urban resort that captures the essence of San Luis Obispo. Nestled among the inland hills and inspired by the laid-back vibe of California's coastal towns, our hotel offers a unique destination and experience for guests. We are excited to welcome visitors to downtown San Luis Obispo!

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Bartender to join our team at Hotel San Luis Obispo. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting exceptional beverages and providing outstanding service to our guests. Your contributions will enhance the overall guest experience at our vibrant urban location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Accommodate patrons by making each individual feel welcome. Explain the menu and assist patrons with their order. Address patrons by name when known.
• Receive orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages as ordered.
• Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared before the opening of the bar.
• Maintain the bar and keep it clean and organized.
• Attractively display glasses and liquor bottles.
• Ensure that patrons ordering alcoholic beverages are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Enter sales in POS system and close all bar checks and dining room cash checks.
• Use proper judgment and, when necessary, alert a manager to assist with refusing service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages according to RBS.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proven experience as a bartender in a restaurant or hospitality setting
• Strong knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to learn cash register software.
• Written and verbal comprehension of English language.
• Basic mathematics computations.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Work Experience and/or Education

• Must Have High School Education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year bartending experience in an upscale dining establishment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Luxury Hotel Experience
• Aloha POS system experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be of legal drinking age or older.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Job Type: hourly, non-exempt
Status: part-time initially with possibility for full-time
Compensation: $16.50 per hour plus gratuity
Hours: 24 - 30 hours per week
Shift: 8 hour shift, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Schedule: weekday, weekend, holiday (must have holiday availability)

The hourly rate listed is the rate Hotel San Luis Obispo reasonably expects to pay for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Work Environment characteristics and Physical Demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to maneuver through all areas of the restaurant. Requires mobility, prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; occasionally pulls and/or slides tables and chairs. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must be able to tolerate varying stress levels, temperature, illumination, and air quality. Heavy guest contact is required.

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of Hotel San Luis Obispo.

Hotel SLO is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to Race, color, Ancestry, national origin, Religion, creed, Age (over 40), Disability, mental and physical, Sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeed or related medical conditions), Sexual orientation, Gender identity, gender expression, Medical condition, Genetic information, Marital status, Military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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