What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bar Service Expert position at Mar Monte Hotel, the Unbound Collection?
About Us:
Mar Monte Hotel, the Unbound Collection, is your gateway to the American Riviera. Our hotel is situated on Cabrillo Boulevard, just minutes from Santa Barbara's downtown area and offers breathtaking views of East Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
We offer a range of benefits, including hotel and food and beverage discounts throughout the world of Hyatt and HEI, as well as various bonus, incentive, and recognition programs.
Our employees enjoy working in a beautiful oceanfront setting and have the opportunity to develop their skills and advance in their careers with our company.
Company Overview:
- We are committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring that our guests have a positive experience at our hotel.
- We strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis, including requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, and condiments.
- Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
- Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promote and document orders for drinks, mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
- Abide by all state, federal, and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Input orders into a register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.
- Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and insure vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.
- Lock and store all beverage, food, and other equipment items, deposit cash drops, and secure bank.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
- BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS NEEDED TO OPERATE A CASH REGISTER, MAKE CHANGE, TOTAL GUEST CHECKS, COUNT TOTAL BANK, PREPARE CASH DROPS, TOTAL ALL OTHER CHARGES, AND UNDERSTAND PORTION SIZES.
- SUFFICIENT MANUAL DEXTERITY IN HANDS IN ORDER TO USE A KNIFE TO MAKE GARNISH, PICK UP GLASSWARE AND BOTTLES, SCOOP ICE, MIX DRINKS, AND REACH OVERHEAD TO RETRIEVE STOCK WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
- ABILITY TO REMEMBER, RECITE, AND PROMOTE THE VARIETY OF MENU ITEMS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
- ABILITY TO OPERATE A KEYBOARD AND POINT-OF-SALE PROCEDURES TO PRE-CHECK AN ORDER AND CLOSE OUT A CHECK WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
- ABILITY TO STAND AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
- ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, AND PATRONS.
- EFFECTIVE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. ABILITY TO ADAPT COMMUNICATION STYLE TO SUIT DIFFERENT AUDIENCES, SUCH AS EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH SUPERVISORS, COWORKERS, PUBLIC ETC.
Benefits:
- Competitive medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
- Vacation, sick, and holiday programs.
- Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
- Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching funds.
- Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and hotel room discount programs.
