Bayou & Bottle Lead Bartender

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 lone star welcome in the country's capital of southern cool. We can't wait to welcome you to Houston, the country's capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. Gather where business deals get done, friends and family reconnect and celebrities and athletes make their home. After a day exploring our city, unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle.

About the role

Serve guest needs by providing exceptional knowledge of wine spirits and mixed drinks as well as information regarding preparation methods. The Lead Bartender is responsible for the Bar schedule, product inventory, bar supplies, and objectives managers have for the bar.

What you will do

• Lead the team of bartenders and bar assistants to ensure a successful and innovative bar environment.

• 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.

• 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.

• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.

• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary items. (10%)

What you bring

• Education: High school education or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Minimum two years bartending or related work.

• Ability to pour, mix, and blend a wide variety, of wines, spirits, and missed drinks.

• Ability to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a full-time position with open availability expected, including nights, holidays and weekends.

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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf