J1 Summer Work and Travel - Bartender

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers - including 24 U.S. Presidents - for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in

Virginia. We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview:
The bartender will provide efficient friendly customer service and to maintain a clean professional appearance. He/She will ensure guests are satisfied in a prompt, timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge and greet all guests, anticipate guest needs and respond to guest inquiries or requests.
• Must have full knowledge of food and beverage offerings.
• Monitor and maintain bar cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of bar area.
• Properly provide silverware and condiments prior to food being presented at bar area.
• Clean and resetting of bar area as guests depart or preparation of drink is completed.
• Proper bar setup and break down.
• Triple sink procedures.
• Communicate with management, kitchen staff, and serving staff professionally at all times.
• Contributes to a professional workplace that maximized employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
• Works well with a diverse Front of House and Back of House staff.
• Ensures responsible service of alcohol by following all legal requirements including carding and consumption.
• Accurately takes food and beverage orders from guests and promptly records all transactions in Micros system.
• Maintains guest tabs and processes payment promptly.
• Monitors pars.
• Sells and upsells product.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year bartending experience, high volume & casual environment preferred.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must have wine, beer and spirits knowledge.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers and TIPS – or obtain upon hire.
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.