Marriott San Diego Gaslamp is seeking an experienced bartender to join their team in the Latitude Lounge! Latitude is open daily and is located on the ground floor of the hotel to the left of the lobby. Latitude Lounge is a relaxed go-to spot for signature cocktails and classic bar foods.

This position pays $16.85 per hour.

Candidates must have flexibility to work shifts starting as early as 2pm and shifts that end as late as 11pm and must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Free Parking at the hotel during scheduled shifts ($200 value)
• Sick Pay and Holiday Pay (while working holiday after 90 days)
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Slip resistant shoes provided
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)

JOB DUTIES:

• Greet the guests, take beverage orders
• Follow all brand standards set forth by Marriott Brand Standards
• Follow standard operating procedures for bartenders
• Answer restaurant calls as needed
• Upsell beverage
• Mix and serve wine, beer and cocktails
• Ensure bar areas are fully stocked
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, dusting, putting away glassware, and other general cleaning tasks
• Responsible for receiving all payments and proper cash, CC and Room Charge procedures
• Perform necessary opening/closing and side work duties
• Prepare food items for guests such as dishing up oatmeal, soup, making toast, dinner salads, bread, etc.
• Ensure all equipment is in operational order and all supplies are up to par. Report equipment that needs repair or supplies that need to be ordered
• Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction
• Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff
• Attend department and inter-departmental meetings
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities
• Be knowledgeable in all hotel emergency procedures
• Ensure areas are free of safety hazards and performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure total guest satisfaction
• Follow supervisor's instructions and perform other duties as directed or assigned
• Be knowledgeable regarding hotel activities including groups in house and VIP guests

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 year customer service experience preferred
• Prior experience as a bartender required
• Micros systems knowledge a plus

The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please call (619) 446-6031 or email Tracy Smith at hr@gaslampmarriott.com to let us know the nature of your request.

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Peer Recognition - Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Technical/other training (preferred)
High School (required)

1 - 3 years: Customer Service (required)
1 years: Bartender (required)

CA Food Handler (preferred)
ServSafe (preferred)
Alcohol Training (preferred)
CA RBS Training (preferred)