Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Orangewood Inn & Suites, Kansas City, MO. Job Purpose: The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us • Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team • Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary • Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior • Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers • Be self-motivated and use time wisely • Maintain open line of communications with each department • Communicate pertinent information • Openly accept critical/developmental feedback • Be available to help other departments in emergency situations Qualifications and Requirements: High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent. Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards. This job requires the ability to perform the following: • Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards. • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. • Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability. • Must possess basic computer skills. • Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities. • Familiarity with all menu items • Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal • Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length • Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously • Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs • Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception • Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit. • Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification Other: • Being passionate about people and service. • Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees. • Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc. • Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit. • Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used. • Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays Amazing Benefits At A Glance: . Salary $15.00-$16.00 • Team Driven and Values Based Culture • Medical/Dental/Vision • Vacation & Holiday Pay • Same-day pay available • Employee Assistance Program • Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program • Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio • Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other) • 401(k) • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Life insurance • Parental leave • Referral program