Mixologist

Job description

Job Number 24077012
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location W Amsterdam, Spuistraat 175, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

Bartender

Split across two unique buildings, a former telephone exchange and a bank, W Amsterdam is an intriguing design mix of heritage and contemporary style. Mixing historical Dutch architectural elements with cutting-edge design right next to Dam Square, W Amsterdam is at the epicenter of this energetic and forward-thinking city. We offer innovative design and luxury in our 238 stylish guest rooms, including 23 suites, three WOW suites and two lavish Extreme WOW Suites. Our guests can indulge in one of our destination restaurants THE DUCHESS and MR PORTER and taste signature sips at our rooftop W Lounge overlooking the Royal Palace and the city lights, including WET Deck the iconic rooftop pool. We offer  exclusive access to a vibrant nightlife, dining, shopping and fashion scene with our signature Whatever/Whenever® service, our in-the-know W Insiders and our W Happenings.

W Hotels does not recruit, we cast Talent. W Amsterdam, located at Spuistraat 175 is casting a Bartender.  You will be joining the B&F Team. Our B&F Team is responsible for the W Lounge, In Room Dining and Banqueting. 

W Lounge is W’s reinterpretation of the traditional lobby. W Lounge is the perfect Amsterdam cocktail bar for everyone who is curious about everything that is 'new and next' in the world of mixology. Guests will sip the night away while they listen to the sound of the moment, with views over the Royal Palace.

At W Amsterdam, we leave mild-mannered meetings behind in our chic event venues. With 414 square metres of meeting rooms, W Amsterdam boasts flexible conference equipment that makes business beautiful, meetings memorable and special events spectacular. Guests can find endless possibilities, creative approaches and innovative designs. 

With our In Room Dining Service guests can experience a lavish B&F experience in their room. Not your ordinary room service.

As part of the B&F team, you are an all-round B&F expert. It is the teams responsibility to ensure our guests are wowed throughout their stay, wherever they set foot in the hotel. Your main responsibilities will be (but are not limited to):

 

Main responsibilities: 

·  Report directly to the Head Bartender.
·  Responsible for the daily operations at our W Lounge. You are part of a bigger team, and the entire team is responsible for making the guests dreams come true.
·  Being in the know:  You are the expert when it comes to cocktails, and you know all the ins and outs on our cocktail menu. You are also comfortable whipping up new ones on the fly, and of course you know your classic cocktails.
·  Welcoming and helping guests, making suggestions for cocktails they didn’t even know they loved, and suggesting food pairing.
·  Ensure you are following service standards and operating procedures from the beginning to the end of each order and interaction.
·  Showing guests our Whatever/Whenever service while they are with us, and connect with them to be able to personalize that service, creating memorable experiences.
·  Making sure everything sparkles, we all enjoy a clean environment
·  You will be on rotating shifts. Weekends are busiest, as well as evening/nights, so expect to be on shift then.
·  Ensuring you are well prepared for the shift ahead of you, as well as your colleagues after you. Mise en Place will be your life saver.
·  You will be working in a fast paced environment, under pressure, with loud music. Gotta love it.
·  We are ALL-IN, and have more B&F (That’s what we call F&B @ W) venues that we cooperate with . We expect you to be flexible to assist in other B&F departments (In Room Dining and Banqueting)
·  Communicating with your team and other departments is key. Couldn’t live without them.
·  Make sure you put the guests at the center of everything we do. Any task that is not mentioned in this list but that may create an unforgettable experience for our guests is on your to do list.