SEASONAL LOUNGE BARTENDER HOTEL SAN JOSE - (Expired Job)

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan
Career Development

Job Description

Bunkhouse is a distinguished hospitality establishment known for providing exceptional dining and beverage experiences in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. As a reputable venue in the hospitality industry, Bunkhouse prides itself on delivering top-notch service to all patrons, ensuring each guest feels valued and appreciated. The company emphasizes a culture of warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Bunkhouse fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to uphold the company’s values while creating memorable experiences for guests through attentive and personalized service. This commitment to excellence ensures the establishment remains a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike, looking for quality food, beverages, and an inviting ambiance.

The Bartender role at Bunkhouse is a pivotal position that requires a dynamic individual skilled in mixology, customer interaction, and bar management. This role involves mixing and serving a variety of drinks both directly to patrons and through wait staff, ensuring that every beverage meets the high standards set by Bunkhouse. The bartender will be responsible for preparing cocktails and other beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards, creating an engaging and attractive bar experience. Beyond serving drinks, the bartender also handles food preparation associated with bar service and delivers an inviting and hospitable atmosphere by greeting guests warmly and maintaining a pleasant environment.

Strong communication skills are essential for this role as the bartender must interact effectively with guests, wait staff, kitchen personnel, and management. The ability to manage conflict diplomatically and respond promptly to guest concerns is vital to maintaining the company’s reputation. In addition, the bartender contributes to the planning and organization of the bar menu and operations, enhancing the cocktail lounge’s offerings and overall efficiency.

The position also demands strict adherence to legal requirements and company policies, including age verification for alcohol service and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards within the bar area. Handling cash transactions accurately, balancing receipts, and ensuring responsible alcohol service are integral to the role. The bartender actively works to limit issues related to excessive drinking by taking appropriate measures, including managing unruly behavior and arranging transportation for patrons when necessary.

Bunkhouse expects all employees, including the bartender, to embody the company’s culture and values, ensuring that the establishment’s positive reputation is reinforced in all interactions with guests, staff, and partners. While the primary focus is on bartending duties, employees may also be called upon to perform various tasks to support the business’s fluctuating demands. The company is committed to providing a supportive work environment and reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform their essential functions successfully.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • six months related experience in hospitality or service industry
  • must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • college degree preferred
  • six months related experience in hospitality or service industry
  • must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace

Job Duties

  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • mix ingredients to prepare and garnish cocktails and other beverages according to Bunkhouse standards
  • serve snacks or food items to customers as requested or submit order to kitchen
  • clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
  • arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
  • help plan and organize the menu and operations of the cocktail lounge or bar
  • ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measure when necessary
  • collect money for all orders taken
  • check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • balance cash receipts
  • attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
  • order or requisition liquors and supplies
  • ask customers who become loud and unruly to leave
  • maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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