Bartender

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest requests.
• Verify identification and follow alcohol-service laws and company policies.
• Recommend menu and beverage items and promote featured items.
• Process charges, payments, and gratuities accurately using the applicable point-of-sale system.
• Maintain bar supplies, liquor inventory, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and stocking duties; assist with food preparation, service, and storage when required.
• Respond professionally to guest concerns and follow food-safety, alcohol-safety, security, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.
• At least one year of food-and-beverage experience is preferred; hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; an associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler and responsible alcohol-service certifications are preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beverage trends, responsible alcohol service, and basic cash handling.
• Friendly, dependable, able to communicate effectively, and able to work as part of a team.

Physical and scheduling requirements

• This is an on-site position with varied shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Benefits available to associates include a quarterly bonus program, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with employer match, the option to be paid daily through DailyPay, competitive wages, and hotel discounts.