Bartender

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and pristine lakes filled with year-round adventure!Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more...

The Firebrand Hotel Restaurant, Spirits,  located centrally in downtown Whitefish is seeking a Bartender to work with our Food & Beverage Team.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

The Bartender is to create the finest experiences for our guest, provide exceptional service and create a connection with our guests with warmth, energy, teamwork, and professionalism.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Maintain a professional image.
•        Maintain professional working relationships.
•        Collects payment for food and beverage services.
•        Follow company cash handling and accounting procedures.
•        Provide exceptional service experience.
•        Excellent product knowledge.
•        Guides guests in selecting food and beverage items.
•       T.I.P.S. Certification
•        Notify manager of unhappy guests.
•        Perform assigned side work duties.         
•        Assist manager/chefs as directed.
•        Take drink orders at guest greeting, delivers beverages and offer appetizers.  Take entire order, write down order, and repeat order to guest for clarification.
•        Understand proper food storage and sanitation procedures.
•        Accurately measures liquor, beer, and wine pours.
•        Must memorize the specialty house cocktail ingredients and make a consistent drink.
•        Have good knowledge of products including liquor, beer and wine we offer.
•        Keep a well-stocked and CLEAN bar.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

•        POS system competency and Aloha and Open Table
•        Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. 
•        Ability to carry a tray of food and a tray with drinks.
•        Able to manage unsatisfactory guest experience and notify manager.
•        Able to hear guests orders and needs amidst of loud background noise.
•        Stand for 6-to-8-hour shift.          
•        Multitask under stress.
•        Be organized and remain calm during shift.
•        Needs full knowledge of the lunch and dinner menu as well as the wine list and cocktails that are offered at the restaurant.

SCHEDULE / HOLIDAYS/ PTO:

The Bartender's schedule can be flexible with part and full time opportunities. Working evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. The Bartenders will typically be available during peak seasons, typically taking PTO and vacations during slower seasons. 

The Firebrand Hotel, part of Averill Hospitality, offers part and full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana's premier leisure and outdoor activity destination.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.