Bartender

Hilton-Garden-Inn-Hotel; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with employer match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Bartender to join the hospitality team, creating an enjoyable and welcoming experience for every guest. On-site, you will prepare beverages, handle transactions, maintain bar standards, and participate in opening/closing duties.

The role requires at least 1 year of beverage experience, knowledge of cocktails, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Benefits include bonus potential and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.
• At least one year of food-and-beverage experience preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler and responsible alcohol-service certifications are preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beverage trends, responsible alcohol service, and basic cash handling.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest requests.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable alcohol-service laws and company policies.
• Provide menu and beverage recommendations while promoting featured items.
• Accurately process charges, payments, and gratuities using the applicable point-of-sale system.
• Maintain bar supplies, liquor inventory, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and other assigned side work.
• Assist with food preparation, service, and storage when required.
• Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow food-safety, alcohol-safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain required responsible alcohol-service and food-handling certifications.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Skills

Food & beverage experience

Cash handling

Cocktails knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Alcohol-service knowledge

POS system experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree is a plus

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

LBA Hospitality is hiring! Benefits available to all associates include: a quarterly bonus program, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401k with Employer Match, Option to be paid daily with DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and so much more!

Join our hospitality team and help create an enjoyable, welcoming experience for every guest. The Bartender prepares and serves high-quality beverages, provides prompt and courteous service, processes transactions accurately, and maintains a clean, organized, guest-ready bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest requests.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable alcohol-service laws and company policies.
• Provide menu and beverage recommendations while promoting featured items.
• Accurately process charges, payments, and gratuities using the applicable point-of-sale system.
• Maintain bar supplies, liquor inventory, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and other assigned side work.
• Assist with food preparation, service, and storage when required.
• Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow food-safety, alcohol-safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain required responsible alcohol-service and food-handling certifications.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.
• At least one year of food-and-beverage experience preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler and responsible alcohol-service certifications are preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beverage trends, responsible alcohol service, and basic cash handling.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

1. With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds. This on-site position may require varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
2. Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.