Bartender - Hilton Indianapolis

Reports To: Lounge Manager, Assistant GM, Dir of F&B, Restaurant Manager

Supervises: N/A

Job Purpose: To mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons of beverage outlets, following standard recipes, and to promote food sales. This is for the Hilton Indianapolis (located at 120 W. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204).

Job Responsibilities:

• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Wash glasses, bar, and equipment.
• Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display.
• Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies. Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies.
• Collect money for drinks served.
• If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates.
• Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats.
• Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays.
• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous bartending experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have TIPS certification and meet state law age requirements for tending bar.