Tap Room Porter (Part-Time) - Langham Huntington Pasadena

About Langham Hospitality Group
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles is located in Pasadena, California, in the heart of an upscale residential neighborhood bursting with historic gems like Albert Einstein's former residence and famous film locations including the homes from Mad Men and Father of the Bride.
Just up the street you'll find Pasadena's vibrant shopping and entertainment district boasting theaters, boutiques, incredible restaurants and world-class museums. And the hotel is just a short drive from the rest of Pasadena's must-see spots including the Rose Bowl stadium, The Huntington Library, Descanso Gardens, Kidspace Children's Museum and much more.
Check out what’s nearby, or inquire with our concierge team for recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Pasadena and nearby Los Angeles.

DEPARTMENT: Tap Room

JOB TITLE:  Porter           

REPORTS TO: Tap Room Manager

SUPERVISES: NA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of all service areas in The Tap Room.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• 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 garnished 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, and so on, for both the immediate bar and extended service area. Transports taps, replaces and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.
• 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 replenished ice containers for usage.
• Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor such as cleaning guest spills.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to insure all laws are being followed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work, stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing a minimum of 50 pounds. 

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be knowledgeable in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the employee to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• 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.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Previous hospitality experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor. Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise, each colleague remains, always, an “at will” colleague. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.