Bartender

Job description

Are you the new Bartender we’re hunting for?

Andaz offers a unique hotel experience on the Prinsengracht, Amsterdam, recently refurbished by the renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and Karin Krautgartner. The stylish, but also playful interior celebrates Dutch heritage, from the Golden Age to the present day.

Amsterdam’s first Barstro

Our Barstro, Prins & Aap, combines a cocktail bar with a Dutch-style bistro. The award-winning staff craft classic and innovative cocktails inspired by life’s biodiversity, celebrating local flavors and Dutch ingredients. There’s a Dutch flavor to the dishes we serve too, catering to all tastes.

We’re looking for a unique Bartender

A unique hotel experience requires unique personnel. Quirky even, with their own style and even a sense of humor. People who love people, because we actively encourage you to interact with our guests. You are an important part of what makes their stay memorable. And let’s not forget, you need to be passionate about the work itself, going above and beyond assigned tasks with careful attention to detail.

Interested? Let’s dig into the specifics.

Andaz expects…

· Not just any bartender; you are a Prins & Aap Bartender;

· Someone that loves a little show and cares about the presentation of our drinks;

· By adding some personal flavor and touch, you don’t back away from casual and genuine conversations with our guests from near and far;

· A natural host, who is not afraid to approach our guests and give the best recommendations.

What does the ROLE entail?

· Surprises and delights our guests

· Creates inspiring, immersive and unscripted experiences and guest interactions

· Taking orders from guests, upselling wherever possible;

· Preparing and serving beverages to guests, per standards of performance and service sequence;

· Handling all inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to ensure resolution;

· Being familiar with all food and beverage items available in all hotel venues;

· Deliver an environment that entails immaculate hygiene as per HACCP standards

· Preparing the bar for operation, including mise-en-place, setting tables, light cleaning, etc;

· Closing the bar; operationally, activity logbook as well as financial reporting

· Following standard recipes and minimizing waste, ensuring beverage cost is in line with budget;

· Being flexible in meeting special requests for specific preparation methods and ingredients;

· Ordering beverage ingredients based on outlet par stocks;

· Ensuring all sales are properly recorded, following ordering, voiding, and correcting procedures;

· Assisting in inventory-taking as required, and resolving any discrepancy in beverage inventory;

Desired profile

Qualifications :

What’s in it for YOU?

General Perks:

· A great place to work in lovely Amsterdam center. In the middle of the iconic Prinsengracht canal.

· An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best;

· 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets and special discounts at our Spa

· A guest experience in your own city with a complimentary overnight stay, cocktails & dinner for two;

· Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel.

· Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house.

· 25 Vacation days

Wellbeing:

“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”

· To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “Headspace App” for all employees, free of charge as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool "Hyatt Well-Check"

· Social Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities

· Hotel gym access

Development:

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based an employee’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice”

· International working experience with future international transfer happily facilitated.

· Personal development plan, in order to reach your full potential.

· A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues. From E-Learnings to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best (Example: Excel courses, Leadership series etc.).

Diversity:

“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose – we care for people so they can be their best – and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all”

· An International team of over 15 different nationalities

· Focus on Diversity, Equity and inclusion within our team. Through employee support groups (HyPride & Women@Hyatt), workshop and classroom trainings.

YOUR recipe to success:

· You have solid experience working in the Beverage industry, ideally within high-end environments;

· Extensive knowledge of spirits, cocktails and wines, as well as great barista skills;

· Willingness to learn

· Creativity, enthusiasm, motivation, and a hands-on mentality;

· A love for Amsterdam and an international state of mind;

· Great language and communication skills in English and, preferably, in Dutch;

· Legally allowed to work in the Netherlands, holding an EU/EEA passport or a valid work permit for the country (we do not assist with Visa / permit applications).

Does the above describe you, the way you love to work and the people you want to work with?

If the answer is YES , then please apply and let us know all the reasons why WE are what YOU are looking for!