Bartender

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401k

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking an energetic Bartender to deliver hospitality excellence in our bars, lounges, and outlets in Houston. You will craft cocktails, serve beverages, engage guests, and contribute to a welcoming, fast-paced environment that guests remember.

You’ll maintain product knowledge, handle cash and POS transactions, upsell beverages, and collaborate with servers and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience in hospitality venues is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Engage guests and provide exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain knowledge of beverage menus and up-sell where appropriate.
• Process orders and payments using POS systems accurately.
• Support bar setup, inventory, and cleanliness with attention to sanitation.
• Collaborate with servers and Culinary teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

POS systems

Cash handling

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

TIPS Certification

Food Handler Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

What this role is all about

At Sonesta, our bars, lounges and outlets are all about creating memorable moments, great energy, and genuine connections. As a Bartender, you’ll deliver exceptional beverage service and hospitality while creating a welcoming, upbeat experience for every guest. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves connecting with people, and enjoys crafting cocktails, conversations, and experiences guests remember long after last call. If you’re energetic, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.
• Provide exceptional guest service by engaging with guests, making recommendations, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage menus.
• Operate efficiently during high-volume restaurant, lounge, banquet, and event service periods.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards across bar and service areas.
• Accurately process orders, payments, tabs, and transactions using POS systems.
• Assist with bar setup, inventory, garnishes, stock replenishment, and opening/closing duties.
• Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.
• Partner closely with Servers, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and beverage programs that drive guest engagement and revenue.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation standards.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
• TIPS Certification, Food Handler Certification, or alcohol service certification preferred where required.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable food & beverage moments.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.