Hyatt House Fishkill Bartender - Weekend On-Call Late Bar
12 days ago
Fishkill
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary The Bartender is responsible for preparing food and drink orders, serving beverages and meals to patrons as regulated by state and federal age requirements, and coordinating lounge/bar activities. Education & Experience • Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience., • Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations)., • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language., • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics., • Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; includes the ability to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance., • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position., • Knowledge of, and ability to, appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures., • Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly., • Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to audience, whether oral or written., • Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol., • Presents menu, answers questions and takes food and beverage orders from guests and/or serving staff., • Prepares drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer., • Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards., • Monitors seating in lounge/bar area ensuring all guests are served., • Computes bill and accepts payment; tracks and balances sales receipts., • Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problem(s)., • Clean bars, work areas, and tables, as well as glasses, utensils, and bar equipment., • Maintains kitchen and lounge station by keeping area tidy; clean and stock kitchen and bar at the end of each shift., • Plan, organize, and control the operations of the lounge/bar area., • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks., • Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays., • Create drink recipes., • Inventories liquor, food, supplies and equipment weekly. Order or requisition supplies as needed., • Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily., • Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications., • Ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing., • Other duties as assigned.