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Job #128639
Bartender

Posted: October 24th

Highly Competitive Wage

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Sheraton Austin Hotel Austin, TX
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Rooms	365
Year Built	1986
Employees	180
Job Openings	6
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Bartender


Property: Sheraton Austin Hotel Austin, TX	Managed by: HEI Hotels & Resorts Norwalk, CT

Why You Want to Work for Us

HEI views our associates as our greatest resource, and we hire and develop the best.
We have a culture of winning; we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests.
Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving... yet stable, consistent, enduring.
It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded.
Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential.
And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level.
An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities for this Position

PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
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The Sheraton Austin Hotel is a landmark situated in the cultural heart of downtown Austin.
We are next door to the Capitol, and just steps from the University of Texas, the allure of the Sixth Street/Warehouse District and Austin’s burgeoning business district.
Our associates are part of a cohesive team dedicated to our collaborative success, and we were recognized as one of the “Top Employers in Central Texas” in 2006.
The Sheraton Austin is proudly owned and operated by HEI Hotels and Resorts, who’s core investment is passionate people.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Serve guests in hospitable manner to ensure positive guest experience.
Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet
Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality.
Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.
Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and insures vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.
Locks and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Hotel experience preferred.
Must communicate well with guests.
Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
Must have the ability to communicate in English.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

Technical Requirements:

Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

Compensation

Wage	Highly Competitive Wage
Hours	Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

BENEFITS - HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most importan
FOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family's needs as well as Vacation/Sick/Holiday benefits.

FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability.
In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our "YouDecide" and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer

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Sheraton Austin Hotel

701 East 11th. St.
Austin, TX 78701

Phone

(512) 478-1111

Management

Managed by	HEI Hotels & Resorts - Norwalk, CT
Owned by	HEI Hotels & Resorts

Property Description

Welcome to the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol! Featuring distinctively modern architecture and majestic views of downtown Austin.

We combine the warm, friendly service with a prime location.

A landmark situated in the cultural heart of Austin, Texas, we are next door to the famed Capitol and just steps from the University of Texas, the allure of the Sixth Street/Warehouse District, and Austin’s burgeoning business district.

Enjoy the comfort of the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol and connect with our friendly team, turning our familiar location into your future destination.

Guest Rooms

Welcome! Make yourself comfortable and relax.

Located on preferred floors, Sheraton Club guest rooms offer upgraded amenities, free bottled water, and complimentary fitness center access. Club guests also have special access to the Club Lounge. A relaxing, upscale space, the Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverage options. Take advantage of the private Club Lounge where you can connect with friends, meet with your team, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Need to get some work done? A copier/fax/printer and complimentary office supplies are ready to go.

After a day of friends, family, or business, there is one more thing to savor at this Sheraton: the welcome of our guest rooms, which are completely smoke-free.

Features & Amenities

We’ll take care of you. All you have to do is have fun and enjoy your stay.

Club guests also have special access to the Club Lounge. A relaxing, upscale space, the Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverage options. Take advantage of the private Club Lounge where you can connect with friends, meet with your team, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Need to get some work done? A copier/fax/printer and complimentary office supplies are ready to go.

After a day of friends, family, or business, there is one more thing to savor: the welcome of our Sheraton, which is completely smoke-free.

After a day of friends, family, or business, there is one more thing to savor: the welcome of our Sheraton, which is completely smoke-free.

Meetings & Events

Coming to town for a meeting? We offer over 17,000 square feet of flexible space as well as High Speed Internet Access for a great, memorable experience.

Enjoy the comfort of the Sheraton Austin Hotel and connect with our friendly team, turning our familiar location into your future destination.
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The atmosphere of our hotel is warm and comforting.
Our associates take pride of their cultural diversity because we combine old tradition with contemporary trends.

We continuously strive to be number 1.

Why People Like to Work for Us

We provide cross-training programs that would prepare our associates for advancement.
We offer a fun environment with several benefits including free meals, uniforms and parking, paid vacation and sick time and associate discount worldwide.

HEI Hotels & Resorts is a cohesive team creating a legacy as the leading private hospitality owner/operator driven to be recognized by our associates, guests and investors as continually setting a higher standard of excellence. With 28 hotels nationwide under well-known brand names such as Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, we are lead by some of the most respected minds in the industry.

At HEI, we are committed to associate development. In order for us to be successful, we need to attract, train and retain the best associates in every market in which we operate hotels. We are dedicated to creating a culture of high energy, high performance, and high integrity with a real commitment to the people who embrace our vision and values.

Join HEI and grow your career with the fastest growing hotel owner/operator in the world.

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