Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Plazahotelelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a friendly and skilled Bartender to craft beverages and light meals in a fast-paced bar and lounge environment. You will maintain bar cleanliness, verify IDs, and handle orders from guests with a focus on satisfaction.

The role requires prior bartending or mixology experience, TIPS certification is a plus, and a Food Sanitation certificate must be obtained within 90 days. Shifts vary, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• TIPS certification a plus.
• Previous bartending/mixologist experience required or equivalent training.
• Food Sanitation certificate a plus, required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized bar areas.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders.
• Take beverage orders, and serve and clear food and beverage to guests seated at tables in bar and lounge areas.
• Issue guest checks and complete payment process.
• Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed.
• Complete required side work prior to shift end.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Assist with taking beverage inventory.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Bartending

Mixology

Guest service

TIPS certification

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma

Food Sanitation certificate

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking a friendly and skilled Bartender to craft beverages and light meals in a fast-paced bar and lounge environment. You will maintain bar cleanliness, verify IDs, and handle orders from guests with a focus on satisfaction.

The role requires prior bartending or mixology experience, TIPS certification is a plus, and a Food Sanitation certificate must be obtained within 90 days. Shifts vary, including holidays and weekends.