About the role
The AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking an experienced and friendly Part Time Bartender to join our team. You will be the face of our bar, providing memorable experiences for our guests. In this role you will need to be quick on your feet, have a positive upbeat attitude, and enjoy talking to people. If this sounds like you, we would like to meet you!
General Responsibilities:
- Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly greeting (use guest name whenever possible).
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and menu items where offered to hotel guests.
- Oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies.
- Prepare guest checks and collect payment.
- Light food preparation and service as needed.
- Check guest for proper identification.
- Promote and upsell drinks and special drink promotions.
- Create alcoholic beverages using proper portion controls and control service to ensure no over-serving.
- Maintain accountability of all beverages, use proper judgement, refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or disruptive.
- Ensure cleanliness of glass, china, and silverware before use.
- Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations, and Colwen and brand standards and policies.
- Set up bar prior to opening; ensure bar is clean pre- and post-shift according to operational standard.
- Ensure cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, food prep and storage equipment, tables and other tools.
- Perform side duties such as cleaning, garnish prep, misc. stocking, and preparation.
- General knowledge of hotel, area, and events to answer any guest questions.
- Take payment and process all payment methods in a timely manner as set by Colwen policy.
- Secure all alcoholic beverages, cabinets, and storage areas.
Requirements:
- One year of bartending experience
- T.I.P.S. certification or State specific equivalent (within 30 days if certification is expired)
- Ability to operate point-of-sale system
- Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and/or service
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult guests
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Excellent interpersonal skills and service focus
- Ability to maintain personal hygiene
- Must meet the legal age requirement of the jurisdiction
- Ability to work 7-day rotational schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
- Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
- Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
- Training and Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
Questions, answered
Click "Apply with JobAssist" – we tailor your resume and application to this role and submit it for your approval.
Yes. This role at Colwen Hotel Management was screened before publishing – we confirmed the employer before listing it.
The employer didn't disclose a salary range for this listing. JobAssist shows pay whenever it's available.
This position can be done from anywhere, with no in-office requirement.
Yes – every application is tailored from your profile and this job's requirements, and you can review and edit before it's sent.