AM Bartender

Description

 The Rugby Grille Bartender will be part of a professional, fine dining, and restaurant team. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge base of spirits, and enthusiasm for sharing that knowledge with our guests.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produces beverages in accordance to Rugby Grille portion and ingredients standards.
• Follows Forbes Travel Guide quality standards in delivering gracious, thoughtful, personal experiences so memorable that the guest asks for or refers to you by name
• Operates all transactions through the point of sale system and records change transactions.
• Demonstrates keen observation of all guests consuming alcoholic beverages as trained in the Alcohol Awareness program.
• Comfortable with various bartending techniques including: jiggering, stirring, various shaking methods.
• Working knowledge of classic and modern cocktail recipes.
• Experienced building cocktails from scratch, using fresh juices, house made syrups, bitters, etc.
• Supports Rugby Grille staff with service on the floor when needed, including handling table service. 
• Assists host/hostess in monitoring incoming phone calls and welcoming guests.
• Inspects P.M. requisitions of supplies, fruits, and beverages necessary to stock bar and wine cellars.
• Maintains and monitors all beverages, fruits, and supplies in order to maintain reasonable liquor cost and supply level.
• Responsible for cleanliness behind bar, storage space and equipment

     BENEFITS

Success Coach every Thursday

Fifty percent off your restaurant bill for up to six guests

401 (k)

Discounted Bus Passes

Free meals during shift

PTO Program

       & so much more!

The Townsend Hotel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Townsend Hotel and need assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to careers@townsendhotel.com or you may call us at 248-647-8640.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• TIPS alcohol certification, or proof of certification within 30 days of employment.
• 3-5 years of bartending experience, with minimum of 1 year craft cocktail bartending.
• Fine dining experience a plus.
• Requires the ability to communicate with guests in English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to safely grasp, lift, carry or otherwise move goods weighing up to 75lbs.
• Requires full mobility for duration of shift.