Bartender at Kerzner International

Job Summary

A bartender is responsible for preparing and mixing all types of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to the guests according to the prescribed service rules and standards. Prepare daily bar inventory and sales report. Handle cashiering tasks when assigned. They are responsible for turning over the sales and the report for the day to the General Cashier. Maintain clean and sufficient operating equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to the guests according to the prescribed service rules and standards with emphasis on accuracy and speed.
• To be responsible for preparing and mixing all types of drinks and cocktails based on standardized recipes of drinks.
• To be responsible for the proper storage and safety of all the stocks in the bar.
• To be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the bar area, chillier, fringes, bar floor, storage areas and all equipment and tools inside the bar.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Restaurant Manager which leads to guest satisfaction and profit for the Hotel.
• Prepare Daily Bar Inventory and Sales Report, Inter-Transfer Report, Daily.
• Breakage/Spoilage/Spillage Report, Full Bottle Sales Report, Daily operating equipment inventory for the bar.
• Prepare Beverage Supplies, Operating Supplies and Food Supplies Requisition for the Bar.
• Maintain bar stock according to established par stock level and arranges requisitioned items according the appropriate storage condition of the specific wines and spirits.
• Maintain adequate bar supplies such as napkins, straws, cocktail picks, etc., arranges them neatly in the assigned areas.
• Maintain sufficient supply of ice in the ice bins for service hours.
• Maintain sufficient supplies of linen, rags, bar mats, etc., required in the bar.
• Handle cashiering tasks when assigned in Outlets with self-cashiering like Pool Side.
• Account for the sales of the outlet in the shift assigned.
• Validate guest orders in the guest check and competes for the total sales.
• Receive payment from guests.
• Prepare the Food and Beverage Cashier’s report for the outlet ensuring that the recorded sales and the amount of cash in the cash box tallies.
• To be responsible for turning over the sales and the report for the day to the Head Cashier.
• Maintain clean and sufficient operating equipment such as glassware, bar tools and equipment, chinaware, etc., required for service hours in the bar.
• Handle the orderly stocking of glassware and ensures adequate stock and inventory is maintained.
• Wash, clean and dry all glassware used in the bar.
• Conduct monthly inventory of the operating equipment in the bar.
• Clean and maintain the bar chillier and wine chillier daily.
• Check and control the temperature of the bar chillier and wine chillier.
• Chill and cool sufficient beverage supplies at the appropriate serving temperature before service hours.
• Mix and prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according the standardized recipes of the drinks.
• Set-up the bar according to standard counter top set-up before service hours.
• To be responsible for the preparation of all mise-en-place before the service hours.
• Prepare all the garnishing for the drinks.
• Prepare sugar syrup required for drink preparation.
• Prepare fruit juices required for mixing cocktails.
• Prepare coffee and tea set-up to speed up service during peak hours.
• Serve the different types of wine according to the appropriate standards.
• Store the wine appropriately and controlling the temperature of the storage area
• Perform the sequence of service, like all the other service attendants.
• To be capable of suggestive selling to boost the sales of wines and spirits in the bar.
• Participate in association and club membership related to bar/cocktails and wines to update knowledge on latest service style and products, as well as promoting the image of bar.
• Communicate to the guest in selling the products and service of the outlet.
• Establish and maintain good relations with co-colleagues within the department and with other department.
• Assist, as required, co-colleagues within the department and other departments in the performance of duties and responsibilities to attain quality product and service for the Hotel.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• At least vocational diploma in any discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years in hospitality business, preferably in a bartending role.
• Knowledgeable in various kinds of beverages and cocktails.
• Computer literate
• Pleasant personality with good communication and interpersonal skills