Assistant Beverage Manager - Maikka Bar

Salary: $16.77 Hourly
Location : Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Hotel FT Hourly
Job Number: 02006
Division: Financial Operations
Department: The Hotel At Kirkwood Center
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB GOAL:
JOB GOAL:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Manage a team of bartenders and cocktail servers engaged in preparing and serving food and beverages for Maikka Lobby Bar and Patio area. Build drink menus; deliver food and beverage to patrons, directly or through servers. Must be able to manage patron's consumption of alcohol. This position serves as a Trainer. The Trainer is responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students in all areas of the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, the Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and maintain the quality standards for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Take food/beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons, ensuring excellent customer service
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of bar, lounge and patio areas
• Proficient on POS terminal and cash handling-ensure change inventory is maintained
• Attend service and food trainings.
• Understand and practice "Serving Alcohol with Care" principles.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain TiPS certification
• Track TiPS certification for all Food & Beverage staff
• Maintain Maikka Lobby Bar program including specials and promotions
• Work with Restaurant and Beverage Manager to maintain proper beverage costs, labor costs and food costs for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Order all liquor, wine, beer, and misc. products for Maikka Lobby Bar bar
• Check in all orders and manage inventory
• Maintain proper FIFO rotation of all products for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Assist in hiring and responsible for all training Maikka Lobby Bar staff
• Train and complete training check lists to be placed in employee file
• Communicate with Restaurant and Beverage manager on employee performance and/or areas of opportunity
• Responsible for handling change inventory and cash drawer balances
• Develop, train, prep for all drink menus and recipe guides
• Create and evolve training check lists as needed
• Support the Banquet BAR and Server Staff by providing training and guidance to banquet staff
• Responsible for overall shift management and point person for team in absence of the Restaurant and Beverage Manager
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must have the ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.
• Positive and customer service oriented attitude at all times.
• Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Must speak and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of shift.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in a bar setting. Frequent (34-66%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping and lifting up to 50lbs. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree.
• Minimum of two years full-time, experience in a related hospitality/beverage setting, 1 year leadershipsara or the equivalent education and related work experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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