Mixologist (F&B Service Expert) - W Prague - Pre-opening

Additional Information EU Nationality or work permit for the Czech Republic needed

Job Number 24053563

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location W Prague, Vaclavske namesti 826/25 Praha 1, Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Republic

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. Let go, let loose - that’s half the fun.

Our target consumer is The Connector. Our guests are curious, charismatic, free-spirited, and magnetic. They are the spark that makes it happen. The ones who never stop exploring, pulled to the energy of people and places. True to themselves and open to everything. They make the world their own. They bring the crowd together.

W Prague will feature 161 rooms and suites, a rooftop bar and an outdoor terrace, the perfect location for style-savvy locals and guests to enjoy sweeping cityscape views and a fabulous cocktail and culinary experience. The hotel will feature the W Lounge, the brand’s spin on the hotel lobby, along with several restaurants and bars and some ultra-modern event space. In addition, guests are invited to experience the indoor WET pool deck, FIT fitness center and AWAY Spa. Throughout the hotel, the brand’s unique Whatever/Whenever service is always available, delivering whatever they want, whenever they want it.

W is a destination, more than a hotel. An iconic lifestyle brand, offering guests unprecedented insider access to a world of “Wow” through contemporary cool design, fashion, nightlife, celebrities, and entertainment.

JOB SUMMARY

Our jobs aren’t just about mixing drinks. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our bartenders have the basics down, but are constantly on the look-out for new trends, micro-local offerings, and discoverers’ evolving needs. They are not just a beverage enthusiast, but also the host of the space. Their role goes beyond the bar itself to take ownership of discoverer service more broadly and do what needs to be done. Mixologists will use their knowledge and expertise to make the bar look and function flawlessly. They will build relationships with others across the hotel and in the community, to anticipate and deliver on our discoverers’ needs. They should be passionate about the discoverer service experience, but also have an eye for detail – from the money that moves through their hands, to the information they provide to discoverers, to the quality of their drinks.

Prepare and/or serve drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems. Serve food orders for guests when necessary. Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools. Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks. Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies. Transport supplies to bar set-up area. Wash soiled glassware. Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area. Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs. Process all payment methods. Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Complete closing duties.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Part of the position includes operational support of any Food & Beverages service area, based on activity.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Safety and Security

• Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.

• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.

• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.

• Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.

• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

• Follow company and department policies and procedures.

• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.

• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.

• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.

• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.

• Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.

• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.

• Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).

• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.

Working with Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.

• Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces.

• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.

• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.

• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

General Food and Beverage Services

• Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcohol (e.g., TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures), CARE (Control Alcohol Risks Effectively)).

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.

• Assist your and other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.

• Report any employee, guest, and/or vendor incidents and accidents to management and Loss Prevention at the time of the incident and/or accident.

Assists Management

• Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met.

Greeting and Seating

• Thank every guest upon departure, invite them to return, and wish them a fond farewell.

Closing

• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.

• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.

Cash/Bank Handling

• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank.

• Follow property control audit standards and cash handling procedures (e.g., blind drops).

• Transport bank to/from assigned workstation, following security procedures.

• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies, obtaining change required for expected business level, and keeping bank secure at all times.

• Process all payment methods in accordance with Accounting procedures and policies.

Wine/Sommelier

• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Bartending

• Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly (e.g., last call times).

• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems.

• Maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit (CO2 lines, soda tanks, soda guns, drain, etc.), tables, and other tools, following all set-up guidelines.

• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks.

• Document and communicate any incidents/accidents immediately to management and Loss Prevention during shift or event.

• Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies.

• Requisition all necessary supplies, specifically bottle-for-bottle liquor restock, transporting supplies from storeroom to bar set-up area as required.

• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area.

• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs promptly, ensuring no shortages throughout scheduled function time, and ensuring proper authorization for additional payments as required prior to replenishing.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.