Bartender

**Perks**:
Medical Benefits, Marriott Brand Travel Discounts

**Aloft Cupertino is currently searching for a Full-Time Bartender for our W XYZ Bar to join our growing team.**

**What you will be responsible for**:

- Mixing, garnishing, and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications
- Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations
- Taking orders and making guests feel taken care of during their time at the restaurant or event
- Keeping the bar stocked and clean while
- Provide friendly and attentive service
- Adhering to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages
- Utilizing Micros POS system - ordering, check presentation, payment processing.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
- Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items (including daily specials), prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
- Greet guests and suggest beverage order, utilizing upselling techniques.
- Monitor and anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests even when busy.
- Maintain positive guest relations. Be familiar with all hotel services/features, and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.

**Essential to succeed in this role**:

- Proven experience as a bartender.
- Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
- Fun, outgoing personality, with excellent communication skills.
- Promptness and reliable attendance.
- Knowledge of fine wines, beer, and liquor.
- Alcohol awareness certification (TIPS Training) is a plus.
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certified