Part Time Bartender - Hotel Lobby Bar

Come join our team as we reopen the newly renovated Aloft Denver Downtown! We do offer Ecopass for all associates as well.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide friendly, courteous and efficient quality presentation of food and beverage service to all guests. Clean and set tables in the outlet and perform other food service related duties, including set up and general cleaning.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare drinks for the guests and servers for delivery.
• Ensure that the proper materials and supplies are on hand.
• Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages. Act as a cashier for the servers when necessary.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas.
• Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits.
• Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary.
• Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet.
• Assist all guests professionally and courteously, with the highest quality of standards for customer service.
• All other duties assigned by Restaurant Managers and Supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to eight (8) hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONSIn addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Enforce hotel safety standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of table and bar service.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items and methods of preparation.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminals.
• Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

EDUCATION

High school completion or an equivalent level of education required.

EXPERIENCE

One to three years high volume bar experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol.

Safe Server Alcohol & Food certification preferred.

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.27 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person