Bartender-6

reitmr; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Referral Incentive

Development Programs

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in San Juan seeks an energetic bartender to deliver high‑quality beverage experiences at our social venues. You will set up, service, and break down the bar, welcome guests, take orders, mix drinks, and ensure accuracy with cash handling.

The ideal candidate enjoys fast-paced environments, follows safety standards, maintains a clean bar, develops new cocktails, and contributes to guest satisfaction at our properties.

Qualifications

• Welcoming guests and taking beverage orders with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Ability to plan drinks, suggest specials, and mix high-quality cocktails.
• Accurate cash handling and POS transactions with balanced cash drawer.
• Adherence to food safety standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Maintaining a clean, organized bar area and restocking as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, service, and breakdown of the bar area while delivering consistent quality.
• Greet guests, take drink orders, and suggest menu options and specials.
• Prepare and mix drinks, garnish, and ensure proper presentation.
• Check IDs and monitor guest age, handling cash and card payments.
• Maintain inventory, restock supplies, and ensure bar cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Guest relations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Bar tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We're Sonesta International Hotels.

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive -bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description

The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new cocktail recipes.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Funeral Leave
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral Incentive
• Doctor Clinic
• Sick Incentive
• Development Programs
• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive
• Employee Cafeteria
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.