Bartender at Aparium Hotel Group

Fargo, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cocktail crafting, Menu knowledge, Customer service, Wine service, Beer service, Cash handling, Bar maintenance, Hospitality, Communication, Teamwork, Safety compliance, Inventory management, Relationship building, Time management, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitality

Description

BARTENDER THE ROLE The Bartender reports to the Restaurant General Manager and works in a team environment with other F&B professionals, including barbacks, servers, dishwashers, cooks, and chefs. You will be responsible for the timely and friendly delivery of food and drinks. In depth menu knowledge is necessary to ensure safe service to guests with allergies and restrictions. Ongoing beverage tasting and training will allow you to expand your knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits. All our service team members are expected to be reliable and responsible. You will arrive changed, polished and mentally ready to work on time. We put an emphasis on treating all our team members just like we treat our guests - giving a smile, a helping hand, and a willingness to jump in to assist in any situation. You will also actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers on the service team and other associates of the hotel. As a team member within Aparium Hotel Group you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced, and open-minded – no egos are allowed. Opportunity for day and night shifts; weekends are required. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Stock the bar with spirits, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies before service. * Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout the shift. * Prepare garnishes, syrups, and other bar prep items as required. * Greet guests warmly, establish rapport, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere. * Take orders and provide expert recommendations for cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages. * Craft cocktails with precision and consistency according to house recipes. * Pour wine and beer accurately, ensuring proper presentation. * Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills. * Be a storyteller of the history of Jasper hotel and share our translocal hospitality efforts about our local collaborators and partners. * Work in an organized and clean fashion, with the utmost respect for your guests, peers, equipment, and workspace to create lasting impressions and strong relationships. * Use steps of service to provide professional service and exceed guest expectations, ensuring alcohol is served safely, responsibly, and legally and utilizing recipes and jiggers to assist in creating consistent cocktails, juices, syrups, and bases; and creating lasting impressions on all guests. * Be accountable for working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is unavailable for the day; and to serve alcohol safely, responsibly, and legally; and of course, accurately account for all monetary transactions during your shift. * Stay informed on industry trends, including new spirits, cocktails, and techniques. * Communicate effectively with the F&B and Culinary teams to ensure all guests get their food as ordered in timely fashion. * Assist in other areas of the F&B Department as needed, including but not limited to, Banquets, Bar, Café, In-Room Dining, and Restaurants. * Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character by being proud of who you are, where you come from and who we serve at our hotel. * Aparium Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or on any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. * The hotel and company are a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer. POSITION REQUIREMENTS * Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of Restaurants and Guest Service also required * Previous experience as a bartender in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant or bar preferred. * Server Training Certificate of Completion, or ability to obtain such within 30 days of hire * Must meet local age requirements in order to serve alcohol * Available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays * Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally Additional Requirements: * Continuous standing and walking and negotiating wet tile floor and steps * Fine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding napkins * Standing and walking is continuous for 4-5 hours at a time * Lifting and carrying 30 lb. tray, crate or box is occasional * Negotiating varied floor surfaces is continuous * Carrying over shoulder is occasional * Hand and elbow movements for polishing glassware, silver, setting up tables, shacking, pouring and mixing drinks * Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces * Handling lighted candles, and handling hot fluids (coffee and tea) * Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport beverage goods inventory, equipment, etc. * Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport beverage inventory, equipment, etc. * Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10*F) and kitchens (+110*F) WHO YOU ARE Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to creating the perfect concoction. You spend your days or nights working behind the bar tirelessly crafting perfectly balanced drinks, making wine recommendations, and naturally building relationships with guests, which comes natural to you. In your off time your time reading up on spirits, history of cocktails, and cruising the Instagram accounts of the best bars in the world or finding new drink recipes. It is also quite possible you have been learning juggle shakers in front of a mirror. You pride yourself on cultivating your regular guest base and love that you are the face they want to see, whether they are happy and want to celebrate or just need to see a familiar friendly face after a rough day. You are welcoming and embody gracious hospitality at all times. WHO WE ARE Hotels done differently. It’s not just a slogan it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. Soulful, sophisticated, and avant-garde, the Jasper Hotel will be Fargo’s social hub for cultured locals and modern travelers looking to connect, discover and indulge, the intersection of luxury and community. Redefining hotel luxury in North Dakota, we offer 3900 square feet of flexible space, 125 rooms and an exciting Food + Beverage restaurant programming. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve.

Responsibilities

The bartender is responsible for crafting high-quality beverages, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and providing exceptional, friendly service to guests. They must also collaborate with the F&B team to ensure timely food and drink delivery while adhering to safety and legal standards.