Bartender

Otg-Management-0086288d; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OTG is hiring a bartender for an on‑site role at IAH. You will provide warm hospitality, guide guests through menus, and craft cocktails in a fast-paced airport setting. Expect to help maintain bar operations, handle orders and payments, and ensure timely service while upholding OTG standards.

The role emphasizes staying organized, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and collaborating with the team to keep the dining area running smoothly during high traffic periods.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bartending experience and ability to prepare cocktails.
• Solid knowledge of beer, liquor, and wine to help guests choose drinks.
• Excellent organization and composure in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, memorable hospitality with every interaction and follow steps of service.
• Guide guests through the menu, highlight items, and suggest drinks.
• Prepare and deliver drinks promptly, manage orders and payments with accuracy.
• Maintain clean and organized bar areas and adhere to safety/sanitation rules.
• Coordinate with chefs and managers to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktails

High-volume service

English fluency

Job description

Job Title:Bartender

Location: IAH

Compensation: $4.13 + Tips

Reports to:Manager

Who We Are

On the Gohas elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world‑class hospitality, award‑winning dining concepts, and forward‑thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences—made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers.At Onthe Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.

How We Do Business

How we work is just as meaningful aswhatwe accomplish. Our Values—Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork—guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

Why This Job Is a Big Deal!

Bartenders play a critical role in creating memorable guest experiences and driving the energy of our concepts. They are responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality, ensuring guest satisfaction, and executing the OTG steps of service to the highest standards.

In a fast-paced airport environment, bartenders do more than mix drinks — theyset upthe tone, build connections, manage high-volume service with precision, and represent the OTG brand with every interaction.

In This Role, You Will:

Deliver warm, memorable hospitality with every interaction—because great service is our signature.Following OTG steps of service, standard operating procedures.

Guide guests through our menu with enthusiasm. Highlight items, make thoughtful suggestions, and support guests with dietary needs or allergies.

Anticipate guest needs before they have to ask (yourBartendersuperpowers will come in handy).

Work closely with your team to keep the dining floor running smoothly;communication is everything.

Handle orders, payments, special requests with accuracy and a positiveattitude. Adhereto OTG cashhandlingand registerpolicies.

Create an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed, cared for, and excited to come back.

Stay calm when things get busy— it is a high-volume atmosphere, and you’ll learn to love the rhythm of it.

Prepare drinksfollowingOTGrecipesand ensure they are deliveredin a timely manner.

Supportwithmoving and installing kegs of beer, CO2 tanks, and sodagun.

Communicate with Chefs and Managers to ensure food is delivered to guestsin a timely manner.

Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations.Ensurethebarareasareclean.

Participate in training sessions and team meetings asrequired.

Inform leadership team of low inventory and equipment issues.

Notify the Manager on Duty (MOD) of guest feedback or concerns,reportsigns of intoxication to the MOD.

Completeadditionaltasks requested by the OTG leadership team.

Qualifications/Criteria:

Agenuine passion for hospitality and delivering great guest experiences.

1-2 years of priorBartendingexperience+ ability to prepare cocktails and perform full bartending duties.

Great grasp of restaurantand beverage steps of service. Familiaritywith basic beer, liquor, and wine,because helping guests discover their new favorite drink should be part of the fun.

Ability to stay organized and calm in a fast-paced environment (bonus points if you find a little fun in the rush).

Fluent+ fully conversationalinEnglish.Must become TIPS certified within 90 daysofemployment + obtain ServeSafeCertification or equivalent within 30 daysof employment.

You’llbe lifting up to 35 lbs. and staying active throughout your shift.You’llbe on your feet, moving, bending, kneeling, and crouching to keep the operation running smoothly.

Open availability is a must. Schedules may vary; early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and even those wild-weather days when our guests need us most.

Must meet local age requirements for serving alcohol where applicable.

Authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.