Pool Bartender - FORTH Atlanta Job at Method Co. in Atlanta

Join the team redefining luxury hospitality in Atlanta. Join FORTH.

You know that feeling? When you walk into a hotel or a restaurant and everything—and everyone—just feels right? Where every detail is so considered, where everything is so seamless, that you can let out a deep sigh and really relax?

We create that feeling, with passionate people like you.

FORTH is thrilled to announce a variety of opportunities at our brand-new property opening summer 2024. It's a haven of luxury on the BeltLine's Eastside Trail that seamlessly combines a world-class hotel, an exclusive members club, exceptional dining experiences, and a holistic program of wellness treatments.

We're setting a new standard for the hospitality industry, so we're seeking talented individuals who hold themselves to a higher standard, too.

If you're dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering premier hospitality, we invite you to join the founding team that's creating this destination. FORTH stands for luxury, innovation, and community; contribute the energy, skills, and creativity that only you can.

Job Overview:

As a Pool Bar Bartender, you will be the face of our poolside beverage service, providing guests with exceptional drink experiences in a luxurious outdoor setting. Your extensive knowledge of wines, cocktails, spirits, and beer will ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable and refreshing visit to our pool bar.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the pool bar meticulously, ensuring product preparation exceeds guest covers by 5% to anticipate demand.
• Extend a warm and inviting welcome to all guests approaching the pool bar, maintaining attentive service even during quieter hours.
• Provide clear guidance and expectations to barbacks, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork for the shift.
• Incorporate staff education into daily lineup meetings, enriching team knowledge and enhancing guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional full-service experiences to bar guests, adhering to established service standards synonymous with our luxury poolside experience.
• Efficiently manage service, striving for a maximum 4-minute ticket time and ensuring smooth flow of orders.
• Take ownership of maintaining impeccably polished glassware rotation, ensuring guests receive drinks in pristine vessels.
• Handle cash transactions and guest tabs with precision and professionalism, maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Maintain a meticulously clean and well-organized pool bar, prioritizing older stock before utilizing fresh products to ensure optimal quality.
• Uphold cleanliness standards in all service areas, ensuring a visually appealing environment that reflects our commitment to luxury.
• Utilize downtime to complete assigned cleaning duties outlined in the weekly schedule, maintaining a pristine pool bar environment.
• Prior to shift change, diligently restock inventory to ensure seamless transition for the next team member.
• At the end of each night, meticulously perform closing duties to ensure the pool bar is left in impeccable condition.
• Demonstrate a strong, upbeat, and positive personality, embodying our commitment to exceptional hospitality.
• Exhibit an unwavering commitment to high standards and attention to detail, ensuring every guest experience exceeds expectations.
• Display a genuine passion for food, beverage, and hospitality, enriching the guest experience with your enthusiasm and expertise.
• Thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, effortlessly managing multiple tasks and prioritizing guest satisfaction.
• Embrace a team-oriented mentality, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration among colleagues.
• Demonstrate unwavering dependability, consistently delivering exceptional service and reliability in all responsibilities.

Required Experience:

• Previous experience as a Bartender in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or poolside bar preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of mixology, cocktail preparation, and beverage service techniques.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage and interact with guests in a professional and personable manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the demands of the business.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS certification) preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• The person in this position will be required to work outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• The person in this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach, and stretch for eight (8) hours per day.
• Agility in executing fast-paced movements to navigate different areas of the pool area efficiently.
• The person in this position may have to move, pull, carry, or lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an Employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.