Hotel Lobby Bartender

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Hotel 30 - Galveston, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $7.50 - $7.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, JOB SUMMARY:

The Bartender is responsible for the service of beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Also to prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests.

POSITION AUTHORITY:

The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.

POSITION GUIDELINES:

Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives.  The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations
The position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multitask with ease, and maintains a positive attitude under pressure
Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis
Responsible for the maintaining of stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to insure product quality
Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promoting and documenting drink orders
Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control
Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest to maintain accountability of all beverages served 

Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma preferred
Some Bartending experience or education required
Ability to obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must be reliable and responsible

Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages
Strong communication skills
Must have a strong knowledge of various drinks, the ability to manage bar inventory effectively
Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds 
Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for extended periods of time