Bartender

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

The role of the Bartender is to prepare beverages for our guests in a prompt and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.

   

Are you RED?

• You are a hotelier and leader – you know operations, you’ve managed teams of all sizes, you know how to motivate your squad to achieve amazing things, and least of all you understand budgets and profitability

• You are passionate – about technology, innovation, creativity, art, music and fashion

• You are social – you don’t just understand the latest trends in technology and social media, you are on the leading edge and social technology is part of who you are

• You are a change agent – change is part of you, you are part of change. Adaptability and resiliency is in your nature

• You are a communicator – face to face or via social media, connecting with others is what you do best

Does the above describe you? Then we want to hear from you! 

To make our HR folks happy… below highlights of a few of those typical ‘responsibilities’ and ‘requirements’ for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Pleasantly greeting our guests as they approach the bar; promoting house drinks and utilizing up-selling skills to maximize revenues

• Preparing beverages requested by customers, adhering to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs

• Setting up the bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies

• Performing pre-shift and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice-bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.)

• Maintains knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond properly to customer questions

• Inventorying unused liquor and beverages, ensuring that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift

• Maintaining a complete knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes for each drink

• Making appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction

• Stocks beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet

• Inspecting the bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness and inspecting all equipment and machinery for proper operation

• Ensuring the proper cleaning of the bar area

• Promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

Adheres to legal and/or Choice Hotels policies and standards

• Understands and follows the laws and guidelines for beverage service

• Checks guests for proper identification, manages method of payment, and serv