Bartender

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S A L T E R R A FOOD & BEVERAGE | JOB DESCRIPTION

Restaurant Bartender

Department

Food & Beverage

Reports To

Outlet Manager / Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare and serve beverages to Salterra standards while providing knowledgeable guest interaction, maintaining strict bar organization and supporting efficient restaurant beverage service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all opening procedures along with barback.
• Arrange display bottles to standard and fully stock the bottle well, refrigerators and service areas with spirits, beer, sodas, juices, syrups, purées, premixes, infusions, ice, glassware, napkins, straws and bar snacks.
• Prepare fresh juices, garnishes and fruit displays and verify that all opened products are correctly dated, within shelf life and suitable for service.
• Prepare cocktails and other beverages accurately and consistently according to approved recipes, measurements, glassware, garnish and presentation standards.
• Maintain strong product knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, ingredients and allergens and provide informed recommendations to guests and service staff.
• Manage guest bar service and restaurant beverage tickets efficiently while maintaining accuracy and established service timing.
• Monitor stock throughout the shift, replenish before items run out and communicate unavailable products or low inventory to management.
• Maintain bar hygiene continuously, including tools, mats, wells, speed racks, bottles, work surfaces, glassware and equipment.
• Follow responsible beverage service requirements and immediately communicate guest-safety concerns to management.
• Complete closing procedures including storing and labeling products, discarding garnish as required, washing tools and equipment, cleaning the washer/filter, sanitizing surfaces, replenishing stock and glassware, securing bottles and speed rails and completing key handover.

SALTERRA SERVICE & CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain Salterra uniform, grooming and professional appearance standards throughout the shift.
• Report to work on time, prepared for the assigned shift and ready to participate in required briefings.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with guests, colleagues and leadership.
• Protect guest privacy and confidential hotel information.
• Follow established safety, sanitation, security and departmental procedures and comply with management direction.
• Support colleagues and other Food & Beverage areas when operationally required; Salterra operates as one F&B team.
• Use personal phones only in accordance with company policy and never allow them to interfere with guest service.
• Maintain professional behavior in guest-facing areas, including appropriate language and no unnecessary grouping, eating or drinking unless authorized.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Previous luxury hotel, resort, restaurant or comparable hospitality as a bartender
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization and guest-service skills.
• Ability to learn menus, beverage recipes, service standards, safety procedures and operational systems relevant to the position.
• Ability to remain professional and effective in a fast-paced environment and to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as operationally required.