Bartender - Full-time

h2Compensation Type/h2Hourly h2Highgate Hotels/h2 pHighgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle./p h2Location/h2 p/p p /p pWelcome to Key West — more a state of mind than a place.  If you’ve been, you know. If not, get ready.  There’s nothing quite like it.  At the gateway to the island, Blue Flamingo brings bold design, elevated amenities, and vibrant experiences to life. With 245 stylish rooms, two lively pools with luxe cabanas, and two unique dining spots, it’s the perfect blend of playful and refined./p h2Overview/h2 pThe Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory./p h2Responsibilities/h2 ul liMaintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times./li liEmployees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees./li liSet up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently./li liPrepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards./li liServe guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner./li liBreak down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel’s standards./li liFollow all state liquor laws./li liKnow hotel services and facilities./li liAbide by all hotel policies and safety rules./li liFollow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests./li liRespond to guests’ problems, complaints and accidents./li liBe familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate./li liEnsure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service./li liEnsure overall guest satisfaction./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 ul liHigh School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred./li liFlexible and long hours sometimes required./li liMedium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects./li liAbility to stand during entire shift./li liMust be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner./li liMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests./li liMust be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines./li liApproach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner./li liAttend all hotel required meetings and trainings./li liMaintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel./li liMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag./li liComply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations./li liMaximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions./li liMust be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary./li liMust be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives./li liMust be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas./li liMust be able to maintain confidentiality of information./li liMust be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs./li liPerform other duties as requested by management./li /ul p /p