Lead Bartender

Pennyweight Hotel Boston Lead Bartender

Boston, Massachusetts

Location: Boston, MA

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary: The Bartender is responsible for mixing, pouring, and serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as required by the outlet or banquet event order. This role ensures guest satisfaction while adhering to safety and legal guidelines for beverage service.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Mix, pour, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Set up and stock the bar with necessary beverages, glassware, and supplies before each shift or event.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol and follow established guidelines for responsible beverage service.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, providing prompt and courteous service.
• Process guest payments accurately using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Restock bar supplies and beverages as needed throughout the shift.
• Ensure proper handling of cash and credit transactions, following hotel or outlet procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and report any shortages or discrepancies to the General Manager.
• Follow opening and closing procedures, including cleaning bar equipment and securing stock.
• Handle guest inquiries or complaints promptly, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Previous experience as a bartender or in a food and beverage role is preferred.
• Knowledge of drink mixing, garnishing, and serving techniques.
• Ability to handle cash and process payments accurately using POS systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of alcohol safety regulations, with TIPS certification (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Work Environment:

• Primarily an indoor environment, with frequent standing and walking required during shifts.
• Exposure to bar equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-03-24

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.