Bartender

The Moran Hotel is a contemporary expression of luxury, where sleek design meets warm, intuitive hospitality in the heart of Houston's CITYCENTRE. Designed for the modern traveler, it offers a refined yet accessible experience that seamlessly blends business and leisure.

This individual is responsible and organized, works well within a team, and can work quickly and efficiently. Bringing both genuine warmth and charismatic energy behind the bar, a Bartender offers their knowledge of cocktails, beer, and wine to make special events such as weddings, birthdays, and conferences even more memorable.

Requested Tasks

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and service standards
• Provide warm, attentive, and engaging service to guests at the bar and within the dining space
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, coffee, and brunch beverage offerings
• Anticipate guest needs and create personalized experiences through thoughtful hospitality
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards of the bar and surrounding service areas
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and ensure responsible alcohol service in compliance with local laws
• Assist with inventory organization, stocking, garnish preparation, and daily side work duties
• Collaborate closely with culinary and service teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards

Requested Capabilities

• Previous bartending experience in a restaurant, Banquet, hotel, or upscale hospitality environment preferred
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, coffee service, and beverage preparation techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a polished and approachable demeanor
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality and delivering elevated guest experiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible schedule availability including mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Current alcohol service certification preferred where applicable
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry bar products, glassware, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.


We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Job close date: 7/30/26 or until filled