Bartender, Hotel Restaurant

Bartender

The Bartender is responsible for delivering exceptional beverage and food service to guests while maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and professional bar environment. This role includes preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, engaging with guests, managing bar inventory, and ensuring compliance with service and safety standards. The Bartender plays a key role in driving guest satisfaction through product knowledge, service excellence, and a strong focus on hospitality.

This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume bar and restaurant environment requiring constant standing and continuous guest interaction. Work is performed primarily indoors behind the bar and in surrounding service areas with exposure to noise, uneven surfaces, cleaning chemicals, hot and cold items, and potentially slippery floor conditions. Success in this role requires strong multitasking ability, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of beverage service and mixology.

Job Responsibilities

Bar Service & Guest Experience

Greet guests promptly upon arrival at the bar or restaurant

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards

Provide table-side or bar service as needed, including food and beverage delivery

Engage with guests to provide a welcoming and high-quality experience

Beverage Knowledge & Sales

Maintain extensive knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, and cocktail recipes

Recommend beverages and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance guest experience

Stay informed on current drink trends and menu offerings

Ensure consistency and quality in all beverage preparation and presentation

Inventory & Bar Operations

Maintain par levels and assist with daily bar inventory and ordering

Perform scheduled inventory counts and report variances

Follow cash handling and bank procedures according to accounting guidelines

Assist in maintaining cost control and minimizing waste

Cleanliness & Compliance

Maintain cleanliness and organization of all bar areas throughout shift

Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and alcohol service regulations

Maintain a polished, clean, and professional uniform appearance at all times

Handle glassware, bar tools, and equipment safely and responsibly

Team Support & Flexibility

Assist with guest flow and greet guests entering the restaurant or bar

Support other food and beverage departments as needed

Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service

Contribute to a positive and team-oriented service environment

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of bartending experience required; full-service bar experience strongly preferred. Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, and mixology

Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail in drink preparation and presentation

Ability to perform inventory and follow bar control procedures

Knowledge of cash handling and POS systems

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to apply suggestive selling techniques effectively

Team-oriented with willingness to support other departments

Certifications: Alcohol service certification preferred (or required per local regulations).

Travel required: No travel required; position is fully property-based.

Physical requirements:

Constant standing throughout entire shift behind the bar

Frequent walking, bending, reaching, balancing, and use of manual and gross motor skills

Frequent eye-hand coordination required for drink preparation

Occasional sitting and pushing/pulling activities

Constant lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.; frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with continuous guest interaction

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating applications, including screening and ranking candidates based on job-related qualifications. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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