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Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for Residence Inn Akron South/Ohio

Job Purpose:

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us

+ Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team

+ Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary

+ Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior

+ Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers

+ Be self-motivated and use time wisely

+ Maintain open line of communications with each department

+ Communicate pertinent information

+ Openly accept critical/developmental feedback

+ Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

+ Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.

+ Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.

+ Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

+ Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.

+ Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability.

+ Must possess basic computer skills.

+ Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.

+ Familiarity with all menu items

+ Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal

+ Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more

+ Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length

+ Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously

+ Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs

+ Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs

+ Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs

+ Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space

+ Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks

+ Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

+ Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception

+ Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception

+ Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.

+ Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Other:

+ Being passionate about people and service.

+ Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.

+ Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.

+ Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.

+ Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.

+ Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

+ Team Driven and Values Based Culture

+ Medical/Dental/Vision

+ Vacation & Holiday Pay

+ Same-day pay available

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program

+ Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio

+ Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)

+ 401(k)

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee discount

+ Flexible schedule

+ Flexible spending account

+ Life insurance

+ Parental leave

+ Referral program