UPBAR Lead Bartender/Mixologist

Lead Bartender/Mixologist - UPBAR

We offer a range of benefits including, but not limited to:

• Robust PTO policies
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401k matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Marriott employee discount rates

Start Your Journey with Midas Hospitality:

Midas Hospitality is seeking a Lead Bartender/Mixologist for the UPBAR at the Element by Westin Forest Park to join our team. The UPBAR is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and connect, laugh and lounge, meet up with old friends and make new ones. This rooftop bar, has two outdoor patios, a view of the arch, tasty appetizers and fascinating cocktails.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leads by example while adhering to all bar standards
• Maintains an upbeat personality, smile, high energy and being a team player
• Shares involvement with manager in recruitment, interviewing and retention of Bartenders
• Facilitates the implementation of company learning/training programs
• Monitors daily use of Service Standards and F&B Recipes
• Trains and retrains bartenders as needed
• Logs and maintains waste/spill log
• Logs and maintains breakage log
• Conducts pour tests for bartenders on a weekly basis (passes the test themselves)
• Conducts daily opening and closing checklists completions
• Coaches bartenders on maintaining bar service standards and drink recipe adherence
• Performs bar checks
• Performs weekly beverage inventory
• Performs weekly bar supplies and glassware inventory
• Ensures Bar Prep Procedures are being followed and assists for establishing par levels
• Follows up on proper maintenance of bar equipment (coolers, frozen drink machines, tools, etc.)
• Maintains fresh garnishes at bar
• Maintains, operates, cleans and tests the glass washer
• Participates in a team environment that promotes sales and service success
• Commits to maintain the culture through the evolution of the business
• Attends all restaurant-related meetings and training sessions, and apply learned skills on the job
• Declares all tips as required by law and ensures all bartenders adhere to tip policy.
• Receives and implements feedback and coaching
• Possesses complete knowledge of all food and beverage menus - including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation
• Maintains spreadsheet recipes for all prepared drinks and cocktails
• Possesses competent knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits
• Possesses complete knowledge and application of all Hospitality Standards
• Balances service between bar top Guests and the service well
• Practices and coaches proper cash handling and proper operation of the point-of-sale system
• Practices and coaches the continuous updating of guest tabs
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for all team members and Guests
• Maintains proper stock levels (including inventory control and ordering) of perishables and spirits according to projected business
• Implements the Seasonal Cocktail Program timely and properly
• Participates in the creation of Fresh Cocktails
• Participates in ordering and setting Par levels
• Meets with vendors
• Participates in employee scheduling
• Stores all product and keeps organized liquor/beer and wine rooms clean and organized
• Follows up with Daily, Weekly and Monthly Cleaning checklists
• Verifies proper government-issued identification of Guests when alcohol is ordered as required by state and federal law
• Adheres to Company and hotel policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as asked or required by property managers and/or corporate managers
• Sends reports to corporate as requested

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must meet minimum age for preparing and serving alcoholic beverages
• Must have at least one year as head bartender or bar supervisor
• Two years of bartending or related experience in a full-service restaurant
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have current food handler's card and alcohol service certification as required by federal/state/local law
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on a consistent basis
• Frequent bending and twisting on a consistent basis
• Routine standing for entire shift for 8 hours
• Maneuvering of hand cart, blenders, knives, slicers, wine keys, and other tools listed in the training manual

About Us:

From humble beginnings in 2006 to an enterprise being driven by more than 1,000 people today, Midas Hospitality has never lost sight of our #1 priority - people. Currently, Midas Hospitality operates 40+ hotels in 14 states with a focus on select-service and extended-stay properties for leading brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG. At Midas Hospitality, we make room for people's dreams. That means building a company where people love to work, our financial partners love the results and everyone loves the experience.

As a people-first organization, we offer opportunities to grow and benefits to flourish for anyone with a desire to serve others and a tremendous work ethic. We aim to competitively compensate our associates and reward their contributions.

Please visit our website for more information: www.midashospitality.com

Midas Hospitality is recognized as one of the Top 100 U.S. Employers in 2021 (by MogulRecruiter). Ranking #30 for talent, #13 for diversity, #33 for best in minorities, #16 for blacks and #11 for women.

Midas Hospitality is proud to be a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.