
Bartender, Food & Beverage
- Shenandoah Valley, VA
- $8.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality by having a working knowledge of the resort facility and dining area, and be able to respond to guest questions and speak with enthusiasm about other resort services.
- Take a proactive approach to ensure a consistent set of superior standards of food service and quality are meeting or exceeding employee and guest expectations.
- Greet and serve guests in an energetic and friendly fashion; listen to determine beverage preferences and make drink recommendations.
- Check identification to assure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Notice and report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor.
- Meet with staff at all levels to develop a common vision, discuss current needs, and plan for future Food & Beverage functions.
- Respond to incoming food and beverage phone calls.
- Mix drinks and serve wine and beer; take food and beverage orders from guests and/or waiters and waitresses; prepare to-go orders; replenish bar snacks.
- Handle cash and card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to guests; balance the cash register.
- Take inventory and order liquors and supplies, while maintaining quality within proper price points and facility budget.
- Maintain a clean work area; remove trash, wash all glasses and equipment, and clean the bar area according to quality and safety procedures.
- Oversee and assist in all Food & Beverage functions (i.e. corporate parties, weddings).
- Prepare beverages, supplies, and other bar setups for banquets and other functions.
- Attend culinary exhibitions and educational seminars to stay current regarding developments in the Food & Beverage industry, as requested.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
- Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
- Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
- Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect for the Individual
- Teamwork
- Competitive Spirit
- High School diploma preferred.
- One year experience bartending, in a resort facility preferred.
- ·Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol.
- Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; must be able to calculate discounts, and percentages
- Ability to contribute to a productive and friendly work environment by maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to speak effectively and present information to another person and in small group situations with guests and team members.
- Ability to provide direction to coworkers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memorandums.
- Must be able to pay attention to details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
- This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.