Lead Bartender - Fulton

Your team and working environment:

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

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You are an ambassador for the exceptional service and cuisine that are hallmarks of our food & beverage experience. Your warm, personal attention and knowledge of our outstanding offerings makes guests feel unique and valued.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Craft one-of-kind and cocktails and assist with seasonal menus 
• Implement new, sustainable ingredients and new techniques  
• Beverage training development and batching 
• Mix drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
• Have full knowledge of hotel bar program 
• Follow outlet policies, procedures, and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage. 
•  Other duties as assigned.

What is in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

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:

• Previous point of sale system experience an asset, but not required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Advanced knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, flavor balancing, and seasonal menu development
• Proficient in house-made ingredients, including syrups, shrubs, infusions, and tinctures
• Skilled in clarification techniques (e.g., milk clarification, agar clarification, centrifuge methods) to produce refined, consistent cocktails
• Strong understanding of spirits, wine, and beer, with the ability to educate staff and guests
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and beverage cost control
• Ability to create and maintain pars, prep lists, and standardized recipes for consistency and efficiency
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop bartenders and barbacks
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards behind the bar

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of high-volume, craft cocktail bartending experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in cocktail menu creation

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/M/F/D/V