RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Bartender

  • Location: Digby, NS
  • Deadline: November 3, 2022

Digby Pines

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of the Bartender is to prepare Beverages & Food requested by customers according to standard operating procedures, and to provide courteous, prompt tableside service to guests.  The Bartender must provide an atmosphere of welcome and warmth generated by a sincere concern for all guests’ satisfaction.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: All beverages must be prepared and served in a timely and accurate manner following recipe specifications.  Presentation must be consistent using fresh garnishes at all times. All food must be ordered and served in a timely and accurate manner. Payment must be received and accurately recorded.  Beverage par levels must be maintained by requisitions as needed.  Promotion of specials and upselling are expected.  Must ensure that a daily logbook is kept and meetings held on daily basis with Outlets Manager/Banquets Manager and/or Outlets Supervisors.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
  • Previous bartending experience preferred.
  • Responsible Beverage certification preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of wines including varieties & countries or origin preferred.

TOOLS & EXPERIENCE:
Wine opener, keg beer systems, POS systems, credit/debit machine, glasses and blender, glass washer and CO2 soda systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Must occasionally transport beer kegs and cases of liquor, beer, wine, etc.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guest.

OTHER ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • A detailed knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, mixed drinks and mocktails.
  • Knowledge of local liquor laws required.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL:

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner and provide attentive service, focusing on guests’ needs.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with established Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa
    standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the Resort.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper business attire and nametag when working.
  • Comply at all times with Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Complete opening/closing duties according to standards set forth.
  • Prepare drinks for guest and beverage servers using specifications.
  • Present drinks to guests, obtain payment for them, and record accurately.
  • Have full knowledge of entire menu, as well as daily specials, desserts, etc.
  • Take all guests orders, ring them up, expedite the orders from the kitchen in a presentable and timely manner.
  • Receive payment for food and beverages provided and provide change and receipt to guests.
  • Clear and clean tables when guests leave, return dishes/glasses to be washed.
  • Creation of daily drink specials to promote dead stock products and fresh seasonal garnishes.
  • Is responsible for collecting items needed for restocking supplies in order to maintain par levels at the bar, example: – requisition for liquor pickup at the Dining Room Bar, garnishes are collected from the kitchen, and picking up all food orders from the kitchen, when required etc.
  • Monitor guests for intoxication and report such findings to Manager immediately.
  • Keep an accurate record of all checks and balances to be presented in a daily report.
  • Process credit/debit cards and room charges.
  • Make change from cash register.

 MARGINAL

  • Analyze and complete a night audit report utilizing the sales summary received at closing time.
  • Keep lounge area clean and free from debris.
  • Other duties as required.

For more information and instructions on how to apply:

https://phs.hr4.ca/careers