Bartender (Part Time)

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. At Four Seasons we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.  

About the position

The Bartender (Part Time) provides hotel guests and servers with quick and efficient beverage service with a complete working knowledge of all products served by the bar.

Responsibilities:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and serve a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks from the menu while ensuring proper pouring, mixing, and blending according to established recipes and established Four Seasons Standards
• Building rapport with the guest with above and beyond service
• Confirm guest orders including any special needs or requests from the lounge server using the hotel’s point-of-sales system
• Check completed orders with the guest’s original order
• Service and take orders from guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of the each item’s, origin, taste, and preparation methods; maintain a working knowledge of liquors, wines, beets, ports, armagnacs, eau de vies, cognacs and specialty drinks

Skills/Qualifications:

Ideal candidate will have:

• Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years serving experience in upscale establishment, wine wine/beer/spirit knowledge
• Must be able to obtain any required food handing or alcohol serving certifications required by local or state agencies.
• Hotel/resort experience preferred
• Must be able to be on feet for entire shift and communicate with guests appropriately and effectively
• Above and beyond attitude is required as well as a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends/holidays and evenings
• All applicants must have the proper legal documents to work in the United States.

What to Expect:

• Hourly rate $20.00 plus service charge
• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Vacation, and sick pay
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Free employee parking

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal