Bartender - Suites

Job Description

Job Description

Oxford Suites Bellingham is seeking applicants for our bartending position. Friday and Saturday evening availability is required for consideration. This is an evening position, with shifts typically scheduled from 4 pm - close.

At Oxford Collection of Hotels, we don’t just provide jobs—we cultivate careers in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. As a rapidly growing hospitality company, we recognize that our employees are the key to our success. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where every team member is empowered to excel.

We’re looking for passionate, guest-focused individuals to join our team! Whether you're starting your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, if you thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer:
Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for peace of mind
401(k) with profit sharing to invest in your future
Generous paid time off so you can recharge
Exclusive discounts at our properties—because you deserve great getaways, too!
Ongoing training, leadership development, and career growth opportunities

Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and let’s create memorable guest experiences together!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service and light hors d’oeuvres to guests at the Oxford Collection of Hotels’ evening reception or restaurant. This role ensures a welcoming and engaging atmosphere, offering personalized drink recommendations, crafting high-quality beverages, and delivering prompt, attentive service. The Bartender also maintains bar cleanliness, ensures proper stock levels, and upholds all sanitation and alcohol service regulations. They always provide a high level of customer service, taking time with guests to ensure every aspect of their stay exceeds expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities of this position are to be performed with exceptional caring and genuine guest service upholding the Oxford Collection of hotels standards and culture at all times.

Food and Beverage Service (60%):

• Check the identification of all guests who appear to be under 26 years of age
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality
• Input orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and insure vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys
• Lock up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposit cash drops and secures bank
• Display knowledge of liquor laws, maintain the attractive presentation and sanitize all areas at least once daily, make suggestions for the reception and drink menus
• Bus and clean tables after guest use

Perform all tasks in compliance with federal, state, local, food safety and sanitation requirements and Oxford Collection of hotels safety standards and security procedures. Be knowledgeable about and able to respond to emergency situations. Report any maintenance repairs needed immediately to their supervisor or General Manager.

Guest Relations (30%):

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner as they enter the lounge, exchanging their beverage voucher for a beverage as needed
• Identify issues and resolve guest issues
• Detect and act on customer inebriation, as trained
• Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity when working with both internal and external guests

Other (10%):

• Communicate effectively with all hotel staff to ensure smooth delivery of services
• Complete a daily activity log with pertinent shift information for co-workers and leadership team
• Obtain sales leads for the sales department
• Coordinate with front desk, maintenance staff, Food and Beverage Manager and General Manager on things requiring attention
• Adhere to attendance policies and maintain regular availability for scheduled shifts
• Other Hotel related duties as assigned

Additional tasks may be assigned, modified or changed as no employee has any inherent right to any particular job or authority.

CORE SKILLS AND VALUES

• Company Character – Supports company vision and values
• Customer Service – Understands and meets the needs of customers
• Problem Solving – Sees and is able to define problems and find causes
• Professional Appearance - Presents a professional and polished look
• Results Focused – Consistently delivers results
• Stress Management – Exhibits self-awareness and self-control in pressure situations
• Team Orientation – Works cooperatively with others, assisting voluntarily

PREFFERED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Hospitality / hotel work experience preferred
• Previous bartending experience preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Food handler’s license and liquor server permits as required by state law (or ability to obtain)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends and holidays
• Reliable and consistent attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and often exert up to 20 pounds of force to push, pull, carry, lift or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
• Must be able to climb stairs both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions

Oxford Collection of hotels is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all candidates and employees. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

All offers are contingent on pre-employment screening.