What's the job?
As the friendly face of our hotel bar, you'll also be a helpful host, a local expert, and a proud brand ambassador. Whether you're preparing drinks exactly as our guests want or serving them delicious food, you'll be devoted to creating relaxing, memorable experiences.
You'll report to the Food & Beverage Manager.
Your day-to-day:
• Create a warm welcome to everyone and setting the tone for each guest's experience.
• Describe the selection of beverages of any kind and menu items to guests by offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item's origin, taste, and preparation methods.
• Understand and memorize all recipes and descriptions of all our products, spirits, food cocktails and so on.
• Set up your bar – stock up on all the supplies you'll need and manage your inventory.
• Ensure beverages are well stocked.
• Look after all house made ingredients and preparations, double check quality daily.
• Ensure overall cleanliness and maintenance of the working area.
• Be ready to jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Report and follow up on maintenance and repairs and for the cleanliness of the bar.
• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary items.
What we need from you:
• 2+ years' experience working with in hotel/bar as bartender.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, additional languages will be highly valuable.
• Proactive, positive, energetic, dynamic, emphatic, team-worker and with passion for service.
What to expect from us:
• Discounted international room rates.
• Room for professional growth in one of the largest hospitality companies.
• Training programmes and access to IHG's training tool.
• Meals whilst on duty.
• Uniform and laundry service.
• Private health insurance discount.
• Cool work environment and lots of fun
At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.