Bartender - Part-Time (Otium Grill & Greens)

Wage - $21.19/Hour

The Bartender is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; courteously and efficiently serving food and beverages to Guests in our Lounge and Restaurant; collecting payments; assist in maintenance of bar area; and making drinks for Restaurant food servers and cocktail servers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing "Can Do" attitude, genuine hospitality and by exceeding guest expectations
• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service
• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate
• Performs other duties as required to provide "Can Do" attitude genuine hospitality
• Provides service by suggesting a cocktail/wine or non-alcoholic beverage, recommending promotional items and upselling to premium products as appropriate
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes and mixing procedures
• Maintains knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond properly to customer questions
• Prepares drinks in accordance with the server's and guest's order
• Stocks and orders all supplies and glassware; displays beverages in an attractive fashion
• Provides excellent customer service by suggesting food and beverage recommendations and upselling as appropriate
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the menu
• Provides guest with a high level of knowledge for menu choices
• Takes guest's order - provides explanation of menu and upsells as appropriate
• Utilizes MICROS POS to accurately enter food & beverage orders and process discounts and payments
• Keeps bar area and floor areas clean
• Consolidates/prepares bar garnishes and mixes/juices
• Understands and follows the Department of liquor control laws and regulations for beverage service
• Handles cash, checks and/or credit cards in accordance with Marriott policies
• Perform related duties as assigned by Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• At least 1-year experience as a bartender in a medium to high volume environment, hotel experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Food Permit Required
• MAST Required
• TIPS Certified Preferred

BENEFITS:

• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Commuter - 40% subsidized
• $10 meal credit / per day worked
• Discount Programs/Financial Wellness (Working Advantage)
• Nursing Mothers Programs
• Career Development
• Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brands globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Other Travel Discount Programs
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 693-6040 to let us know the nature of your request.