Bartender / Mixologist / Barrister

Our client a fast growing hotel, situated in the suburbs of Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a Bartender / Mixologist / Barrister to join their team. 

The hotel offers restaurant, conference and room services.

 Job Overview: The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining at the resort. 

Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner. 

At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. 

Job Duties

• Greet guests, take beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests.
• Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards.
• Create drink recipes.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for
• mixing beverages and serving guests.
• Prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar where appropriate.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and
• promotions.
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. as needed.
• Provide guidance to guests on restaurant activities, dining options and general information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years experience in a similar position (bartender).
• Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality or hotel management

Skills required

• Excellent Communication skills
• Creative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Customer service skills

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application clearly detailing their suitability for the position on or before 25th April 2014 at http://goo.gl/T8sryH. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CVs WITHOUT Current and Expected Remuneration Package will not be considered.