Bartender

Hotel Earl; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

401k with match

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job summary

Hotel Earl in Petoskey, Michigan, is seeking a skilled bartender to provide exceptional service in a high-volume bar environment. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of drinks, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

The role includes preparing and serving beverages, managing bar supplies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. We offer part-time benefits such as earned sick time and discounts on dining and lodging.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a high-volume bar.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepares and serves drinks as ordered.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the bar.

Skills

Knowledge of wine, beer and spirits

Interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Point-of-sale software

High-volume bar experience

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar, requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straw and stirrers, condiments and produce.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered, using the proper methods and tools to ensure consistency.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Notifies bar manager when liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies need to be reordered.
• Expediently communicates any challenges, guest complaints or requests to management.
• Works effectively and efficiently with the team, maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co‑workers and management.
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting security with disorderly guests.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, including drink preparation and service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software used by bar and restaurant.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a high-volume bar required.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Part Time Benefits

• Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility)
• 401k with match
• Dining and Lodging Discounts