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Experienced Bartender

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Galway

AI generated summary

  • You need bartending experience, cocktail knowledge, strong communication skills, teamwork, attention to detail, guest relations, training willingness, sanitation understanding, stock maintenance, and billing familiarity.
  • You will prepare beverages and garnishes, maintain cleanliness, ensure guest satisfaction, assist with stock, report equipment issues, and follow financial procedures for billing and closing shifts.

Requirements

  • - Relevant experience in bartending
  • - Knowledge of cocktails and beverages
  • - Strong communication skills
  • - Ability to work in a team
  • - Attention to detail
  • - Ability to handle guest concerns and requests
  • - Willingness to attend training sessions
  • - Understanding of sanitation standards
  • - Experience with stock maintenance and bar deliveries
  • - Familiarity with financial procedures related to guest billing

Responsibilities

  • Meeting and exceeding Guests expectations regarding cocktails and beverages.
  • Preparation of all drink garnishes and keeping the garnish station continuously stocked during shifts.
  • Responsible for keeping the bar area clean and organised, maintaining all sanitation standards of the hotel.
  • Co-operation and good communication with your colleagues whilst on duty is essential in order to maintain a good team morale and teamwork throughout the hotel as a whole.
  • Ensuring accurate, knowledgeable, and thorough service of cocktails and beverages to all guests.
  • Ability to ascertain guest satisfaction, confidently offering suggestions, and responding urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.
  • Assisting with Bar Deliveries and the maintenance of stock.
  • Attendance at training as when it is deemed necessary by your departmental Manager or the Hotel Manager is essential.
  • Ensure defective or faulty equipment is reported and follow up on any maintenance issues to ensure they are rectified in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all financial procedures, especially around guest billing are followed and shifts are closed out and balanced.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Experienced Bartender position?

Previous bartending experience and a good knowledge of cocktails and beverages are required for this position.

What are the main responsibilities of the Experienced Bartender?

The main responsibilities include providing efficient service to guests, preparing drink garnishes, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar area, and ensuring guest satisfaction with their beverage experience.

Is teamwork important in this role?

Yes, cooperation and good communication with colleagues are essential for maintaining high team morale and effective teamwork throughout the hotel.

What kind of training is provided for this position?

Attendance at training sessions as deemed necessary by the departmental Manager or Hotel Manager is expected to enhance skills and service quality.

What benefits are offered to the bartenders?

Benefits include participation in company events, a food allowance, and opportunities for training and development.

How do I report maintenance issues in the bar area?

You are responsible for reporting any defective or faulty equipment and following up to ensure that maintenance issues are rectified in a timely manner.

What financial procedures must be followed?

Bartenders are required to follow all financial procedures related to guest billing, including ensuring shifts are closed out and balanced properly.

Where is the job located?

The position is based in a busy hotel situated in Galway.

Is previous experience in a hotel environment preferred?

Yes, experience working in a hotel bar or similar environment is advantageous for this role.

A unique collection of family owned hotels & guests houses in Ireland & UK offering Irish Hospitality at it’s best.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
201-500
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Byrne Hotels operates a portfolio of premium hotels and hospitality venues, focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences through high standards of service and comfort. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding hospitality that exceeds guest expectations, fostering memorable stays and positive experiences. Their purpose is to enhance the travel and leisure experience by offering top-quality accommodations and personalized service, contributing to the local economy and setting industry benchmarks for excellence.