Apprentice Bartender, Bar At Commons Club

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description):
Are you an aspiring bartender with a Union Pour Card? If your answer is yes and you love working behind the bar and are still learning the art of mixology, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will support the beverage operation of the outlet through timely bussing and resetting of the bar, running food and beverage items while engaging in polite, responsive and timely interaction with guests and teammates including basic menu descriptions.
If you can communicate, coordinate and work well with other teammates in serving our guests, then you will have a successful career with us. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you will play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!
THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)
In helping you understand your role in working for a progressive, environment conscious, world class organization, the following is a list of your essential job responsibilities. Please keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive and that you may be asked to perform other job tasks by your supervisors/managers not listed below in the constant quest to provide an extraordinary customer service experience for our guests:

• Support bartenders as directed with pre-shift prep, post-shift close, and in-shift maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
• Stock the bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding liquor requisition
• Explain basic details of food dishes and beverages at time of delivery to guests
• Prepare basic non-alcoholic beverages such as water, coffee, tea, etc.
• Be an expert in the organization of the bar and where things are in the building as a whole.

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

• Must have a Bartenders Union Pour Card
• Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary
• Learn and sell extensive food menu and beverage list
• Stand for periods of 8-10 hours
• Must enjoy being around and working with people
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per hotel standards
• Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization and other duties
• Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, behavior.
• Food Handler and TABC card is required.
• Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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