We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bartender to join our team at the Westin Portland Harborview. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, preparing and serving drinks, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area.

• Prepare and serve drinks, including cocktails, beer, and wine
• Take food and beverage orders from guests and serving staff
• Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards
• Monitor seating in the lounge/bar area and ensure all guests are served
• Compute bills and accept payment, track and balance sales receipts
• Limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problem(s)
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables, as well as glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Maintain kitchen and lounge station by keeping area tidy, clean, and stocked
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of the lounge/bar area
• Inventory liquor, food supplies, and equipment weekly, and order or requisition supplies as needed
• Ensure all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily
• Receive, date, and examine foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications
• Ensure tips are reported properly for tax processing

• 6 months to 1 year of related experience; fine dining or hotel bar experience preferred
• TiPS certification required (will be provided by the hotel within first month of employment)
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, develop alternative solutions, and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, including the ability to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule, be at work and on time, and may occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours