Bartender
Fairmont bab al bahr
Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months
Work in close cooperation with the Kitchen and Stewarding as well as the Outlet Cashiers to ensure a smooth running operation
• Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with the departmental SOP’s
• Monitor duty schedules for the respective team
• Ensure the proper appearance and grooming of assigned employees
• Work towards the timely set up of the assigned Food & Beverage outlet, according to the meal settings and in line with the opening hours
• Handle the welcome of arriving guests and their seating through the hostess and take over, if she is not available
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with the outlet patrons to ensure their well-being
• Familiar with the outlets menu, promotional activities and other relevant issues concerning the outlet and the hotel
• Contribute to meet and maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet
Mixing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers.
Creating beverage lists, menus and drink promotions.
Following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
Checking a customer’s identification to confirm that they are legally able to consume alcohol.
Monitoring the intake of alcohol by guests, and prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated.
Engaging the guests in conversation.
Upselling food and beverages to guests.
Preparing cocktails and other drinks.
Welcoming, acknowledging and greeting guests who come to the bar.
Taking food and beverage orders from guests.
Maintaining appropriate stock levels for the bar.
Taking money from customers and processing all card payments.
Moving, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling stock, chairs and tables around.
Communicating with guests and making them feel appreciated.
Ensuring that customers receive an efficient and prompt service.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, as well as bar glasses and utensils.
Restocking the bar when necessary.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Bartending
Ability to work under pressure amid distractions and interruptions.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Physically fit and able to kneel, lift, push and pull.
Excellent math, money handling, reading skills.
Personal
Having a high punctuality and attendance record.Having a friendly and courteous manner.
Greet customers and seat them according to their preferences
• Offer welcome drinks and beverages
• Fill water glasses and refill beverages
• Offer appetizers and alcoholic drinks
• Take orders and provide information about menu items
• Suggest menu items when requested by the customer
• Relay patrons’ orders to the kitchen
• Ensure that the order is prepared according to the menu
• Ensure order quality and quantity prior to serving
• Serve meals and side dishes
• Deliver food carts to designated areas
• Ensure that continued service is managed during the course of the meal
• Keep a constant eye on the table to gauge needs and fulfill them immediately
• Total customers’ check and take it to them
• Accept payment in cash and credit card
• Clear table and clean table tops
• Change table cloths and clear dishes and flatware
• Carry dishes and flatware to the kitchen
• Ensure that all tables replenished with eating dishes
• Collect menus at the end of the shift
After finishing 10 years school course which is called 10+2 or higher secondary school or diploma. I had studied for two years with major subject Hotel Management and completed in 2010.