Bartender

Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center Pierre; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)

PTO

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hotel Room Discounts

Ongoing Training and Career Development

Job summary

Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center Pierre is seeking an experienced bartender to provide exceptional hospitality and prepare drinks for guests in a vibrant atmosphere. Responsibilities include greeting guests, maintaining the bar area, and ensuring efficient service during meal periods.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of bartending or serving experience in a full-service restaurant, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask. Competitive pay along with medical, dental, and retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of serving experience or bartender experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Good judgment and integrity.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs intermittently.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with hospitality and maintain guest relations.
• Prepare drinks accurately during meal periods.
• Keep the bar neat, clean, and well organized.
• Display a professional attitude and demeanor toward guests and peers.

Skills

Interpersonal verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Basic computational ability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced bartender to greet guests with hospitality as they arrive into the bar. They will prepare and serve drinks for the bar and dining room guests and servers, by ensuring quality of service, recipes and operational standards.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)
• PTO
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Hotel Room Discounts
• Ongoing Training and Career Development

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with hospitality, make personal connections and maintain guest relations when serving bar guests. Brand ambassador for the property and restaurant.
• Prepare drinks for guests accurately and quickly during meal periods, either directly at the bar or for dining guests by way of servers.
• Work in the bar area, serving food and beverage, and providing service to guests in a professional, accurate and friendly manner. Follow steps of table service guidelines for the bar.
• Work on shift duties such as setup, stock work, product prep and bar area cleanup. Keep the bar neat, clean and well organized during each shift.
• Display professional attitude, demeanor and cooperation toward guests, peers and management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of serving experience with our company or bartender experience in a full-service restaurant required as substitute.
• Have good sense of judgment and integrity.
• Ability to read, speak and write basic English to read tickets and to communicate with customers, managers and other employees.
• Good and positive interpersonal verbal communication skills.
• Possess multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
• Act independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Communicate customer needs, to help solve minor problems and complaints. Utilize management when necessary.
• Possess basic computational ability.
• Possess basic computer skills, able to use POS system when necessary.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, crouch/stoop, twist and reach for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Have high level of energy and physical stamina.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. above eye level and balance a food tray.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. intermittently during workday.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance.
• Sales skills preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.