Bartender

The Manchester Hotel Kentucky poet Wendell Berry once said of his home soil, “What I stand for is what I stand on.” The Manchester follows suit — a handsome monument built to Lexington Kentucky’s unbridled enthusiasm, warm Southern light, and full-galloped feeling. The Manchester Hotel’s Bartenders provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for each guest.

The Bartenders at Granddam and Lost Palm possess a top-line knowledge of all thing’s beverage related while maintaining an appropriate knowledge of all food items offered to accurately and appropriately recommend items to patrons. This position reports directly to the Restaurant Manager on duty as well as the Beverage Manager.

Responsibilities

Follow all steps of service. Provides superior service behind the bar by preparing drinks according to recipe standards. Know drink names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes. Knows all wines by the glass and at least 5 wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.

Knows specialty beverages, i.e. single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, beer list. Knows all menu descriptions of the bar menu and dining room menu. Ensures all stock is up to par levels. Completes daily inventory and inform servers/managers/barback of any changes. Verify all guests are at least 21 years of age.

Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift. Sells beverages responsibly with customer's best interest in mind. Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests. Completes all side work as outlined in manual. Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift. Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.

Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area. Assists with/executes all tasks as assigned by supervisor. Follows all proper sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Resume and proven working experience as a Bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of a second language is not required but a great addition.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Relevant training certificate. The Manchester Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm