Lounge Bartender | Wellsworth Hotel at Shaner Hotel in Southbridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM



Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our Wellsworth Hotel, a 203- room modern structure with historic attributes, features 24,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and an exceptional food & beverage operation. Located in the charming New England town of Southbridge, Massachusetts, the Wellsworth Hotel is within an hour's drive of both Boston and Hartford. This elegantly restored, historic hotel combines the beauty and hospitality of a modern hotel with historical touches yet the technological convenience of an IACC-accredited conference center. It has a full-service lounge, restaurant, indoor pool, and extensive fitness center including racquetball and basketball courts.



ABOUT US



Shaner Hotel Group


Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!



JOB DESCRIPTION



The Wellsworth Hotel is looking for an enthusiastic bartender to join our team and to provide an excellent drinking experience for our Guests. The successful candidate will be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers' needs and expectations. Min of 2 years' experience in a restaurant setting preferred but not required.



Responsibilities

Take orders, prepare, and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light meals to guests, courteously and efficiently according to hotel specifications. Maintain stock/supplies and cleanliness of outlet and equipment.

Qualifications

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department.
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Maintains and abides by standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Responsible for responding and handling guest related issues pertaining to the department.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.

• Minimum one year of experience in the Restaurant / Food and Beverage field.
• Minimum state age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training a plus.
• Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
• Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls.
• Ability to accurately compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.