About the Role
The Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid, managed by Essex Hotel Management, is seeking a driven Bartender to create a welcoming atmosphere and provide exceptional service. Responsibilities include knowing wines and beers, making recommendations, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Take drink orders and prepare beverages according to established recipes and standards
- Maintain a clean and organized bar area
- Ensure that all guests are of legal drinking age and follow responsible alcohol service guidelines
- Upsell and make recommendations to guests based on their preferences
- Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately and efficiently
- Maintain inventory and restock supplies as needed
- Place weekly orders with distributors and update the POS when inventory is received
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
Requirements
- Proven experience as a bartender in a hotel or restaurant setting
- Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, and beers
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
- Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Skills
- Cocktails
- Wines
- Beers
- Communication
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible alcohol service
Location
- Lake Placid
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Proven experience
About the Company
- For nearly three decades, Essex Hotel Management's "solution-driven" approach has resulted in high satisfaction for our team members, partners, owners, and guests.
- We look for teammates that are DRIVEN: Dedicated to finding solutions that work, Responsive to our partners, our team members, and our guests, Integrity defines everything we do by taking ownership of our actions and holding ourselves accountable, Value-Oriented - we value diversity, relationships, and performance, Engaged - we care about the work we do and the people we work with, Nimble - we strive to be flexible and innovative.
Equal Opportunity
- Essex Hotel Management, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, where equal opportunity is extended to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
