Bar Specialist: Craft Cocktails & Memorable Guest Experience

1 Hotel Austin, L.L.C.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotels Austin is seeking a beverage-forward bartender to craft classic and creative drinks, warmly welcome guests, and deliver a memorable experience in a fast-paced hotel bar.

You will maintain knowledge of the menu, create cocktails and mocktails with high‑quality ingredients, stay on top of safety and sanitation, and collaborate with a passionate team.

This role requires flexibility for a 24‑hour operation, the ability to stand long shifts, and a commitment to Good‑Natured Service.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Organised and proficient at multitasking.
• Reliable team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Food handling certification (can be obtained during employment).
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation, including holidays and weekends.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Craft classic and creative beverages, engaging with customers and ensuring a memorable guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of full food and drink menu and make recommendations.
• Create handcrafted cocktails, mocktails with high-quality ingredients, techniques and garnishes.
• Continually innovate and introduce new and exciting drink creations.
• Provide exceptional customer service with warm, professional conversation and personalisation.
• Take drink orders, prepare and serve beverages with attention to presentation.
• Ensure orders comply with company standards and customer requests.
• Understand mixology including spirits, liqueurs, bitters and ingredients.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques.
• Maintain clean and organized bar area; sanitize utensils and glassware.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene protocols and handle ingredients properly.
• Follow policies, dress code and attendance.
• Open side work and set up station; attend training and department meetings.
• Close procedures and proper food handling.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Uphold 1 Hotels Vision and Compass; deliver Good-Natured Service.

Skills

Bartending experience

English proficiency

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Food safety

Flexible hours

Disability accommodations

Job description

1 Hotels Austin is seeking a beverage-forward bartender to craft classic and creative drinks, warmly welcome guests, and deliver a memorable experience in a fast-paced hotel bar.

You will maintain knowledge of the menu, create cocktails and mocktails with high‑quality ingredients, stay on top of safety and sanitation, and collaborate with a passionate team.

This role requires flexibility for a 24‑hour operation, the ability to stand long shifts, and a commitment to Good‑Natured Service.