Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during the entire shift.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to attend required hotel meetings and training.
Ability to maintain regular attendance according to scheduling and hotel standards.
Ability to maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Ability to comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
Ability to identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Ability to handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them as necessary.
Ability to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
Ability to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
Responsibilities
Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure guests are served promptly and efficiently.
Prepare beverages and cocktails according to hotel mixing and presentation standards.
Serve guests' beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Break down the bar after functions and store liquor, supplies, and equipment according to hotel standards.
Follow all state liquor laws.
Learn and maintain knowledge of hotel services and facilities.
Follow hotel policies and safety rules.
Follow prescribed procedures for serving liquor responsibly and avoiding problems with intoxicated guests.
Respond to guests' problems, complaints, and accidents.
Learn the locations of fire exits and fire extinguishers and how to operate them.
Keep the bar and service areas clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Desired Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.
Compensation Type
Hourly
Kessler Hotels
Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels features unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties throughout Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are intentionally approachable. Designed to inspire and create unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in refined Bohemian luxury, whether at a cutting-edge downtown icon, a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, or an elite ski lodge. As the founding member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Kessler Hospitality has long championed bold, original hotels, each carefully created with distinctive style and the Individualist traveler in mind.
Location
The AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District is located in the heart of historic Savannah on the Savannah riverfront, with countless activities a short walk away. Explore the downtown Savannah shopping district, eat at one of the hotel's many restaurants, reconnect with friends at our riverside Savannah bars, or embark on one of the city's various walking tours.
Once a power plant, Plant Riverside District represents the beauty of progress. Our three unique buildings are enriched in history, from chic architecture in the Power Plant to romantic styling in the Three Muses and contemporary maritime details in the Atlantic. Complete your experience with a relaxing visit to the hotel spa before you enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the entertainment district.
Overview
The Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.
Responsibilities
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards.
Serve guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Break down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel’s standards.
Follow all state liquor laws.
Know hotel services and facilities.
Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests.
Respond to guests’ problems, complaints and accidents.
Be familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.
Ensure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Benefits
We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
For Employees Based in Washington:
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
For Employees Based in Colorado:
8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
For Employees Based in California:
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on 9/14/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.