Bartender | Carnegie House State College

Shaner Hotels; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels—State College, PA—seeks a friendly restaurant/F&B server for Carnegie House, a 21-room boutique inn. You will take orders, serve beverages and light meals, and ensure guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in food & beverage, a high school diploma, and the ability to read safety rules. Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a plus. Flexible scheduling including weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Restaurant / Food & Beverage required.
• Must meet state age requirements to serve alcohol.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, prepare and serve beverages and light meals to guests.
• Maintain stock, outlet cleanliness, and equipment in accordance with standards.
• Communicate with management and staff to ensure guest satisfaction and safe service.

Skills

Customer service

Food & beverage

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Safety rules literacy

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity to join the team at our newest portfolio addition, Carnegie House in beautiful State College, Pennsylvania. This elegant 21-room boutique inn offers an exceptional hospitality experience, blending timeless European charm with personalized service in one of Happy Valley's most distinguished destinations.

Just minutes from Penn State University, Carnegie House provides guests with a peaceful retreat inspired by the traditions of European country manors. Guests enjoy luxurious accommodations, premier amenities, exceptional dining, and picturesque surroundings that create an unforgettable stay.

The guiding philosophy of Carnegie House is Cead Mile Failte-Scottish Gaelic for \"One Hundred Thousand Welcomes.\" This spirit of genuine hospitality is reflected in every guest interaction and serves as the foundation of our commitment to delivering warm, personalized, and memorable experiences.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional service and thrive in a boutique luxury environment, Carnegie House offers a unique opportunity to grow your hospitality career with Shaner Hotels. We are seeking talented, service-oriented professionals who take pride in creating extraordinary guest experiences and want to be part of a team dedicated to excellence.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department.
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Maintains and abides by standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Responsible for responding and handling guest related issues pertaining to the department.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Take orders, prepare, and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and light meals to guests, courteously and efficiently according to hotel specifications. Maintain stock/supplies and cleanliness of outlet and equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in the Restaurant / Food and Beverage field.
• Minimum state age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training a plus.
• Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
• Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls.
• Ability to accurately compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.