Part-Time Bartender at Hyatt House (36703)

Job DetailsJob Location: Hyatt House Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 92802Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyAge requirement: 21+ 

This is a hotel bar; some days may be busier than others.

Position Summary: 

Bartenders play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. As a bartender, your responsibilities include mixing and serving drinks, interacting with customers, taking orders, recommending beverages, and ensuring prompt, courteous service. You will maintain a clean and organized bar, restock supplies, clean glasses, and follow health and safety regulations. To excel, you must adhere to Hotel standards, possess knowledge of alcohol, cocktail recipes, and current drink trends. A successful bartender is skilled in drink-making, has excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned): 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Previous experience working as a bartender in a hotel or similar establishment
Strong knowledge of cocktail recipes, mixology techniques, and various cooking methods
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner
Familiarity with beverage cost control, inventory management, and food cost management
Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol)
Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects such as kegs, cases of liquor, and kitchen supplies
Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food and beverage service
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
Greeting and serving guests in a friendly and professional manner
Mixing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes
Taking and processing drink orders accurately and efficiently
Maintaining a clean and organized bar and kitchen area, including stocking and replenishing supplies
Checking identification to verify legal drinking age
Handling cash and credit card transactions, including processing payments and providing change
Monitoring alcohol consumption and ensuring responsible service

Other Essential Duties: (Continued)

Attends hotel and department meetings and other functions required by management
Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures to maintain a high standard of service
Communicates all pertinent information to management
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Arrives to work on time, ready to clock in, in a clean/pressed uniform and non-slip shoes
Must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
Wears name tag at all times when at work
Must be attentive, courteous and efficient at all times when dealing with the guests and co-workers
Comply at all times with compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel in such a manner that promotes harmony and goodwill throughout the workplace
Be familiar with all policies and hotel rules, and hotel terminology
Must be capable of self-supervision and have the ability to manage time accordingly in order to complete the required work
Must follow all safety and sanitation policies to ensure a clean and safe environment for guests and staff
QualificationsQualifications Requirements:  

A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in hotel bartending is required
Minimum age requirement of 21 years

Knowledge and Skills: 

Proficiency in multitasking is essential to handle bartending duties effectively.
Ability to meet the needs of others in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, whether serving drinks.
Possess a friendly demeanor and the ability to address guest requests and concerns promptly and courteously, ensuring a positive dining experience.
Proficiency in using kitchen and bar equipment, as well as cleaning supplies, to maintain a hygienic and organized workspace.
Understanding of restaurant safety and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for guests and staff.
Capability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, common in bartending.
Knowledge of safety protocols to handle kitchen tools and chemicals safely.
Ability to keep track of bar supplies, restock as necessary, and maintain an organized work area.

Reasoning Ability:   
Effective listening, understanding, and problem-solving skills are necessary to address concerns from guests and coworkers. Bartenders need to anticipate needs, manage multiple tasks, and make quick decisions to ensure a positive guest experience. Strong reasoning skills help bartenders adapt to changing situations and provide exceptional service in a dynamic environment.
 
Physical Demands: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

•    Continuous standing
•    Frequent walking
•    No sitting
•    Normal neck motion
•    Maximum carrying weight up to 10-25 pounds (supplies)
•    Carrying distance up to 20 feet
•    Moderate reaching
•    Intermittent overhead lifting
•    Frequent waist to chest level lifting
•    Intermittent floor level lifting
•    Occasional climbing on a stool
•    No crawling
•    Seldom balancing
•    Intermittent crouching
•    Intermittent kneeling
•    Intermittent pushing and pulling
•    Frequent bending and twisting
•    Continuous standing and reaching
•    Continuous and repetitive use of hands (hold, grip, grasp, finger, feel)
•    Continuous use of feet
•    Continuous exposure to heat (kitchen environment)
•    Handling hot pots and pans
•    Frequent lifting of cookware up to 25 pounds
•    Frequent chopping, slicing, and dicing
•    Intermittent cutting and peeling
•    Carrying and transferring food trays
•    Ensuring cleanliness of the cooking area
•    Frequent cleaning of cooking utensils and equipment
 

Work Environment: 
The work environment for the Bartender is designed to be both comfortable and efficient. As a Bartender you will primarily work indoors, ensuring that common areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. The atmosphere is one of teamwork and professionalism, where attention to detail and a positive attitude are highly valued. 
 

The setting in the work environment is primarily inside.  

 This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. 
Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.