About Us The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property’s rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Compensation Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Overview Assist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Retrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness. Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use. Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area. Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards. Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage. Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions. Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Hotel experience preferred. Must communicate well with guests. Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes. Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel. Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. 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 of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Welcome to HEI Hotels and Resorts' Career Page. We invite you to explore the current job openings that our company has to offer and to apply for any positions that are of interest to you. Don't see any current openings that align with your interests? Join our talent community to stay in touch with HEI and receive job alerts for opportunities that may be a match for you. Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our “love” to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Find the career that aligns with your goals by beginning your online search today. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.
