Restaurant Bartender - Ash

The Iron Horse Hotel - Ash Restaurant

The Iron Horse Hotel is Milwaukee's iconic boutique destination, where historic industrial roots meet modern luxury. Housed in a 1907 warehouse, we're Milwaukee's original lifestyle hotel, crafted for road warriors and urban explorers alike. Our team is passionate, clever, and authentically real - delivering hand-crafted experiences with wit, attitude, and local pride. If you are ready to bring energy, originality, and heart to everything you do, you will fit right in.

The Iron Horse Hotel is now managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts; a leading hotel & resort management company with over 20 years in the industry. We are looking for a dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable Bartender to join our team.

Ash Hearth & Bar:

• Features a simple, seasonal, American menu highlighted by the use of fire and smoke
• Hearth cooking allows for the full use of fire
• From slow cooking in embers to smoking and charring over an open flame, hearth cooking accentuates an enhanced flavor in all our meats and vegetables

Personable and attentive Bartender to mix and serve alcoholic beverages using proper service execution, and in accordance to the law. Responsible for providing excellent service to our members and guests. Restaurant wide cocktails are to be made using recipe provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess specific knowledge of house wines, beer and liquor selections, up-selling where applicable; possess thorough menu knowledge.
• Taking a guest order you are required to perform direct communication with the client; along with proper service execution.
• Adhere to strict drink recipe portions, in regards to law, sanitation, and service excellence represent these standards.
• Requisition liquor and supplies needed; par list must be kept.
• Daily exchange of information is imperative between the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager, as well as line level associates.
• Pre-shifts with fellow staff and management.
• Complete daily shift operation report.
• Arrange and stock bar with supplies and condiments to specifications.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to specification.
• Clean up after last guest leaves and secure the area as directed.
• Ensure clean and sanitary conditions at all times.
• Execution of steps of service and company standards.
• Execution of BEOs as needed.
• Follow labor schedule and work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age requirement - 18+; prefer 21+
• TABC Certificate
• Food Handler's Certificate
• Previous bartender experience, preferably in a upscale dinning setting is valued.
• Encourage OSHA Hazard Communication Standard training and certification.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires problem solving abilities.
• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Comprehend reading materials, speak, read and write English; other languages valuable.
• Impeccable standards of appearance and to uniform standards.