Bartender

Hilton; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 23,436 - 35,712; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Amsterdam is seeking a friendly and professional Bartender to deliver memorable beverage experiences. You will mix, garnish, and serve drinks with accuracy while ensuring guest comfort in the bar and lounge areas.

You bring experience in service, strong English communication, and a genuine team spirit. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is preferred, and knowledge of cocktails and beverages helps you delight every guest.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing service, preferably as a Bartender.
• Strong communication with guests in English.
• General knowledge of beverages and cocktails.
• Hands-on team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests with an upbeat, friendly attitude across bar and lounge areas.
• Prepare and serve beverages, garnish drinks, and follow recipes accurately.
• Take and deliver orders at the bar, assisting in smooth service.
• Maintain bar stock and ensure quality of all beverages.
• Process payments accurately using the POS system.
• Monitor product quality and manage inventory of beverage items.
• Address guest concerns professionally and maintain a safe environment.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Bartender experience

Customer service

English communication

Bev/Cocktail knowledge

Team player

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Bartender, you’re not just preparing and serving drinks – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Prepare and serve beverages: Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to recipe standards, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction
• Support bar and lounge service: Take and deliver orders in the bar area and lobby, serving guests at tables alongside preparing drinks to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience across all service areas
• Maintain bar operations: Stock and organize bar supplies, including beverages, glassware, and perishables, for seamless service
• Process payments efficiently and accurately: Use the point-of-sale system to correctly handle cash, credit/debit cards, gift certificates, and vouchers
• Monitor product quality: Manage inventory and ensure the freshness and quality of all beverage-related items
• Address guest concerns professionally: Manage situations involving intoxicated guests with care and respect, ensuring a safe environment
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

• Experience in providing service, preferably as a Bartender
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• A real team player with a ‘hands on’ mentality
• Strong communication skills in English
• General knowledge of beverages and cocktails
• Flexible to work, also in evenings and weekends

It would be advantageous for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in similar role and/ or extended experience with cocktail preparation
• Knowledge of the Dutch language