Premium Bartender, The Founders Room | Part-Time | The Paramount Baltimore

Premium Bartender, The Founders Room | Part-Time | The Paramount Baltimore

The Premium Bartender, The Founders Room is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing attentive, personalized service to guests in The Founders Room. This role requires beverage knowledge, professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to responsible alcohol service and premium hospitality standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft, anticipates guest needs, and delivers polished, attentive service in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

This role pays an hourly rate of $7.25 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

The Founder's Room is a private members-only club located inside The Paramount Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. The club offers members a place to enjoy dining, drinks, and entertainment. Members have access to a private entrance, a members-only bar, private dining rooms, concierge services, early access to tickets and shows, and private events. The Founder's Room provides a space for members to gather before and after concerts and enjoy a dining and entertainment experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently.
• Deliver attentive, courteous, and personalized service that reflects the premium standards of The Founders Room.
• Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, and available selections.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests while maintaining a polished and professional demeanor.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable Maryland alcohol laws, licensing requirements, and venue policies.
• Monitor alcohol consumption, recognize signs of intoxication, and refuse service when required by law or venue policy.
• Process guest transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked, and visually presentable bar.
• Coordinate with servers, barbacks, management, and other hospitality team members to ensure seamless service.
• Monitor product levels and communicate replenishment needs to management.
• Follow beverage preparation standards, sanitation procedures, inventory controls, and cash-handling policies.
• Assist with bar setup, breakdown, opening, and closing procedures.
• Support premium events and high-volume service periods while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required or strongly preferred, particularly in upscale restaurants, lounges, private clubs, hotels, or premium event spaces.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and standard beverage preparation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a premium hospitality environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain composed during high-volume service.
• Experience using POS systems and handling payments accurately.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining individual accountability.
• Must meet all applicable Maryland legal requirements for alcohol service.
• Must obtain and maintain any required alcohol awareness or responsible beverage service certification applicable to the position and venue.
• Must complete all required venue-specific alcohol compliance training.
• Part-time shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and scheduled entertainment events. Availability during premium events and peak service periods is important.