La Costa Resort and Spa

Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's acclaimed restaurants present an updated take on locally inspired cuisine and culinary delights. Steps from your door, world-class accommodations, championship golf and tennis, eight pools and more anxiously wait to welcome your arrival.

Omni La Costa associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, Omni La Costa may be your perfect match.

Our goal is for Bar Traza to be the premiere lounge venue in North San Diego County.  The Mixologist plays a vital role in providing an adult escape by creating and serving intriguing cocktails and beverages.  You do not just pour drinks…you create them!  Must be willing and able to entertain guests while providing amazing hospitality.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Report for scheduled shifts on time and in the assigned uniform. Create all drinks for guests and service staff. Drinks will include alcoholic, non-alcoholic, smoothies and specialty coffees.
• Maintain a professional, neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Welcome guests personally within 30 seconds and use the guest’s name a minimum of three (3) times: when receiving credit card/room information for payment, presenting check for payment, and when collecting check.
• Provide service to all guests using the Four Keys to Creating Guests for Life and LCR sequence of service standards.
• Keep the bar and lounge spotless at all times.
• Prepares drink orders for each party quickly and accurately. Serves refills upon request as well as follows up for additional beverage requirements
• Strong and detailed command of all cocktail recipes, beers and wine list. Follow all pouring guidelines & cocktail recipe standards. Complete pour tests as needed including demonstration of mixology techniques and acumen.
• Maximize beverage sales by suggesting trend setting, specialty cocktails.
• Request identification from guests ordering alcohol when legal age is questionable
• Promote food sales to guests seated at the bar and be knowledgeable about food items offered, including daily specials.
• Fully service bar and lounge tables when assigned, up to and including: cocktail and food service, bussing, and food running.
• Have a working knowledge of the menu items and preparation
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Maintain composure and high level of professionalism during stressful situations
• Work as a team with all LCR Associates in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Work with others to keep areas cleaned and stocked to LCR standards at all times.
• Complete, fill and stock requisitions to par levels. Requisitions to be authorized by manager and completed requisition sheets returned to Manager.  Keep the bar fully stocked with fresh cut fruit, ice and all items on the par sheets.
• Utilize the point of sale system and run all of the necessary reports. Tender all checks opened in your number, follow end of shift balancing, and check procedures.
• Never leave the bar unattended. Designate a qualified person to cover the bar until you return.
• Wash and sterilize stemware all bar glassware and stemware
• Be attentive and proactive in offering assistance to members and guests.
• Be responsible in the service of alcohol. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary.
• Perform closing duties and paperwork assigned by Manager
• Work safely and follow all LCR Safety and Loss Prevention standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, La Costa Resort and Spa Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of two years bartending experience is required. 
• Must have excellent wine, beer and cocktail knowledge and be at least 21 years of age.

NECESSARY LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS

San Diego County Food Handlers card and TIPS alcohol training will be required prior to the start of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate in a positive, upbeat fashion utilizing English.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr + tips

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