Noble Bartender - Hay Creek Hotels

Noble Kitchen and Bar at The Brunswick Hotel is actively searching for professional, friendly, and fast-paced Restaurant Bartender to join our team!

Both Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities are available with flexible scheduling. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner service.

The Brunswick Hotel, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, offers 51 upscale guest rooms and suites. Learn form the best in Noble Kitchen & Bar, Our Food and Beverage Manager is a 2nd tier Sommelier and 2^nd time Wine Spectator Award Winner. Noble Kitchen & Bar offers a chef-driven menu inspired by local, seasonal ingredients. Our indoor/outdoor bar, dining room seating, and outdoor patio offer an inviting experience for locals and visitors any day of the week. We also host a number of banquet meetings and private events in our board room and event space.

Visit thebrunswickhotel.com and noblekitchenbar.com for more information.

Essential Functions:

¨ Serve guests in accordance with company standards.

¨ Impart to the customer warmth and graciousness, much as you would give a guest in your own home.

¨ Organize and maintain consistent liquor inventory. Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.

¨ Participate in development of, and be knowledgeable of all wine and beer lists offered.

¨ Participate in development of, and be knowledgeable of all specialty cocktail menus.

¨ Ability to make pairing suggestions.

¨ Open and serve bottled wine in accordance to HCH service standards.

¨ Able to pour glass wine, beer, and mixed drinks in accordance with HCH service standards.

¨ Ability to obtain proper certification for state liquor requirements.

¨ Complete proper set up for temporary or banquet bars.

¨ Prepare garnishes and mix drink ingredients prior to shift.

¨ Adhere to all pouring guidelines and recipes.

¨ Operate efficiently and calmly throughout peak service times and high stress situations.

¨ Inquire throughout the course of the meal if the food, service, and dining atmosphere are to his/her satisfaction.

¨ Be thoroughly familiar with menu items and related materials.

¨ Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.

¨ Complete designated side work efficiently and thoroughly.

¨ Use the suggestive selling method for building check averages.

¨ Assist in resolving any complaints, and communicate disgruntled customers to the appropriate supervisor.

¨ Undertake all reasonable tasks requested by supervisors.

¨ Represent a positive working liaison with all other members of the kitchen and front of house staff.

¨ To prepare and present bills to customers for payment using the point of sales system (POS).

¨ Obtain settlement from customers, either cash, credit or room charge, and settle bills using the POS system.

¨ Practice guest safety and ensure correct billing to room when processing room charges.

¨ Complete all listed opening, side-work, and closing checklists, cleaning checklists, and duties related to shift.

¨ Reconciliation cash, accurately charge credit cards, and make appropriate cash deposits at end of shift.

¨ Close out and check out with manager once shift is complete.

¨ Consciously assist in all company promotions when required.

¨ Practice cleanliness and safety in all dining areas, liquor and wine storage areas.

¨ Participate in daily staff meetings and department training meetings.

¨ Understand and communicate daily specials and specialty menus to guests.

¨ Deliver food consistent with expectations of proper timing of food courses.

¨ Assist in training new employees and helping others.

¨ Assist team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.

¨ Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety, communicate effectively to guests with allergies, let manager know before ordering for guest.

¨ Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.

¨ Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.

Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must feel comfortable with the use of technology (integrated point of sale system - Aloha, and Open Table reservations system)
• 1 year serving experience in a high volume full service restaurant
• Prior Wine/Liquor knowledge no required, but a plus.
• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.