Bartender

Lodging America at Starkville; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daily pay

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking a bartender to join our team. You will set up, mix drinks, provide service, and clean the bar area while upholding quality service, guest satisfaction, and company standards aimed at profit maximization.

Responsibilities include making and serving cocktails, confirming IDs, handling checks and cash, maintaining stock levels, and performing side work. Strong English and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 months experience in a food/beverage services environment.
• Must read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following guidelines and safety policies.
• Provide cordial, efficient, professional guest contact and service.
• Check IDs to confirm drinking age.
• Ring guest checks, and handle cash/room charges per policy.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws; obtain Tips certification.
• Maintain established pars and perform side work tasks.

Skills

Cocktail mixing

Wine service

Cash handling

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school education

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians-driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and clean-up of bar area while enduring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Check customer’s identification to confirm that the customer is of drinking age.
• Ring guest checks; collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws, obtain Tips certification.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.
• Perform all side work duties according to side work schedules.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Able to mix cocktails correctly
• Able to provide wine service
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.