Bartender

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Job Description Summary

Provide exceptional bar service by preparing and serving beverages efficiently and courteously. Maintain bar cleanliness, manage inventory, handle cash transactions, and ensure compliance with hotel and legal standards.

The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

Job Description

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old
• 2+ years of experience as a bartender or barback
• Food Handling Certificate
• TIPS certification
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)
• Strong math, organization, and multitasking skills
• Able to lift to 25 lbs. or more and stand for 8–10 hours
• Experience with POS and basic computer systems

Expected Hours of Work

• Flexibility to work variable days, including weekends and holidays, is required.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts (days, nights,) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, and serve drinks and food using upselling techniques
• Prepare beverages per recipe, including cocktails, coffee drinks, and wine service
• Manage bar setup, cleanliness, restocking, and closing duties
• Maintain inventory levels, track usage, place orders, and monitor waste
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws, health regulations, and safety standards
• Operate POS system, handle payments, and perform accurate cash handling duties
• Provide guest information about menu items and hotel services
• Handle guest complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction
• Assist with private events, and other service areas as needed
• Full Job Description will be given at interview

Note:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

We are an organization built on people, thoughts, and ideas, all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: to wow every guest, team member, partner, and community we operate in by delivering quality, value, and amazing hospitality. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations—by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. "Doing the Right Thing" and "Going Beyond" are the principles that guide our every action.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.