The Preston Bartender at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Bartender sets the tone for Sonesta's mission of "Wowing" our guests with Amazing Moments. The role's primary responsibility is to welcome guests, take orders, prepare and serve food and beverages items to guests in a friendly, courteous and timely manner in accordance with quality standards. The Bartender must maintain supplies and follow established cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.


• Majority of work takes place indoors.


• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.

Physical Demands

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.


• Majority of work takes place indoors.


• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.


• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).


• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.


• Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.


• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.


• Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.


• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.


• Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.


• Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.


• Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.


• Clean and reset bartop and tables immediately after guests depart.


• Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.


• Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.


• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.


• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.


• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.


• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.


• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.


• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.


• Previous front facing guest service experience required.


• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.


• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.