MSG Bartender - PT

Love to socialize and mix some tasty drinks? Good news for you! Being a Bartender at Mason Street Grill is all about making conversation along with giving you the ability to network with Milwaukee’s elite as you serve them in an upscale atmosphere. We are looking for a standout candidate with at least a year of experience and who has the skills to make drinks quickly and precisely.

Do you strive to set yourself apart by your superior style of service? If you are dedicated and energetic about delivering exceptional dining experiences, then this favorite Milwaukee restaurant in the heart of downtown is the place for you. With a mix of live jazz and inviting kitchen aromas, Mason Street Grill is a hot spot for many guests both near and far.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis including requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet and open-taste.

·         Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.

·         Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner and promote and document orders for drinks.  Mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practice prudent portion control.

·         Input orders at the point of sale and create a check for each guest to maintain accountability of all beverages served.

·         Maintain service area for dining room servers.

·         Maintain condition and cleanliness of bar and guest areas throughout shift.

·         Assist and/or provide beverage and food service to all guests in the bar area.

·         Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges and insure vouchers are properly executed in order to balance all monies.

·         Lock up and store all beverages, food, and other equipment items. Deposit cash drops and secure bank.

·         Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by Manager to adhere to health standards.  Maintain cleanliness/par levels for all glassware.

·         Perform special guest requests.

·         Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

·         Assist security with disorderly guests.

·         Perform other duties as assigned per Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must have friendly and pleasant attitude towards guests as well as co-workers.

·         Must have a high level of knowledge for steps of beverage and food service.  Must be able to recite beverage and food menu specifications, grades, and preparations.

·         Must have a high level of knowledge of wine, spirits, beer and full restaurant food menu.  Must be able to recite vintages, regions, and multiple levels of liquor.

·         Must be able to carry large trays up to 35 lbs. with one hand while carrying a tray jack.

·         Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops and total all other charges.

·         Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions, balance sheets and vouchers.

·         Possess sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnishes, pick up glassware and/or bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.

·         Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.

·         Ability to remember, recite and promote a variety of beverage and food menu items.

·         Ability to learn Micros and perform point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.

·         Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

·         1-2 years of bartending experience required. Prior restaurant experience required.

·         Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.  Bartending certificate required.  TIPS certification preferred.
 

Benefits

 Along with being a Marcus Hotels & Resorts associate, you will receive amazing benefits!

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties and Historic Hotels of America properties

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts cafes, bars, restaurants and lounges - not to mention, great deals on golfing, skiing and spa

• Discounted parking rates

• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres

• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company

• Paid vacation days

• Annual wage increases

• Holiday, jury duty and bereavement pay

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program and additional retirement benefits

• Recognition programs

• Unlimited employee referral bonus

Mason Street Grill is an Equal Opportunity Employer