Bar Associate - Permanent - Meriden

Bar Associate - Permanent - Meriden

Posting Date May 03, 2022
Job Number 22004276
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Located Remotely? N

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment.

The Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel offers its associates a competitive salary, gym membership, staff meals, car parking and generous global hotel discounts for you, your friends and family.

An exciting opportunity is available to start your Marriott journey in our Food & Beverage team at this four star hotel where you can receive long term development and career opportunities.

The Forest of Arden is part of an exclusive collection of Marriott country clubs and is located in the heart of the West Midlands, located between Solihull and Coventry with easy access to the M6, M42 and M40, just four miles from Birmingham NEC, Airport and International Train Station.

Facilities of the Forest of Arden include our AA rosette-awarded restaurant, Cast Iron Bar and Grill, two golf courses including our championship Arden course, a driving range and the Golf academy. There is our relaxing Spa with 8 treatment rooms, outdoor tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Experience:

Previous experience in a Bar role in a similar style of operation preferred but not essential

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)

Knowledge of software e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel, Micros Point of Sale System.

Excellent Organisation Leadership/Supervisory Skills

Pro-active and reliable

Able to work alone and within a team

Flexible hours in line with business needs

Excellent customer service and hospitality skills

Duties:

1. To adhere to the Marriott Brand Standards within the bar areas.
2. To be knowledgeable of all beverage and food items that the hotel provides.
3. To operate the micros system effectively and handle cash /pay in procedures.
4. To be able to effectively carry out the opening up and closing down of the department when required.
5. Prepare the bar ensuring the bar is well stocked at all times, to include effective cellar management.
6. Following instructions on all relevant Banquet Event Orders relating to bar operations, paying special attention to the type of event accounts.
7. To ensure that all Marriott Policies on Cash, Key and all Controls are adhered to and followed consistently.
8. To set up bar areas as per the requirements of the Banquet Event Order
9. To maintain the cleanliness of all bar equipment and areas at all times
10. Overall responsibility in ensuring all opening and closing down procedures are adhered to.
11. To attend all Marriott training sessions as required by the hotel, to include all legislative training and additional training provided by the hotel 
12. To adhere to the Marriott Uniform Standards at all times
13. Follow all Health & Safety Procedures

To carry out any reasonable request that the hotel requires and to work in other areas of the hotel as business requires.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.