Causal Bartender

JOB DESCRIPTION – CASUAL BARTENDER

Who We Are

Sawari Hospitality Solutions provides hospitality stakeholders & restaurateurs with sustainable solutions that efficiently protect their investment and drive their businesses forward. The aim of Sawari is to assist our clients with achieving world class hospitality without worrying about the nitty gritty. We do this by providing 3 main services:

Staffing Solutions

We provide hotels and resorts with temporary labour as well as long term contract labour for a variety of front or back-of-house positions.

Hospitality Consulting

We carry out operational analyses for hospitality-based businesses, as well as business development and events for companies that require a hospitality touch. An operational analysis gives our clients a good overview of the status of their business and how it fares with their competitors in the area.

Team Development

We’ve developed practical and theory trainings based on real-world practice to improve the skills and knowledge of our client’s staff. We help grow their teams in a cost-effective manner that is compliant with industry regulations and true to their company values.

About the Role

We are looking for a fun, dynamic and innovative bartender to join our team at Sawari hospitality Solutions.

Upon onboarding, you will undergo foundational training to further prepare you for contract jobs in restaurants, hotels and catering companies across Nairobi.

To be successful in this role, you require boundless creative flair, penchant for customer service, a positive engaging personality, and superior integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that bars are stocked with adequate glassware, garnishes, drink mixes and ice prior to and throughout service
• Regulate the sales of alcoholic drinks to guests who are of legal age [18+ years]
• Serve guests in a prompt and courteous manner in accordance with Food & Beverage service standards
• Manage Bar stocks through daily stock takes
• Provide explanations for any discrepancies in stocks to cost controller/head bartender
• Maintain personal knowledge of drink prices, bottle prices and all beverage policies
• Promote additional sales by creating opportunities to upsell beverages
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the bar throughout service
• Perform all necessary opening and closing duties within the bar
• Perform cashiering duties, if and when necessary

About You

• At least 6 months working experience within a bar or beverage service operation with a diploma/certificate in hospitality management OR2 years working experience within a bar in a restaurant or hotel with a non-hospitality management degree/diploma.
• Familiarity with MICROS POS software
• Strong ethics, integrity and dependability
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude, creative flair and
• Willingness to work during peak hospitality hours; this includes nights, weekends, and holidays

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