Bartender Des Moines, IA

StepStone-Hospitality-Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Renaissance Savery in Des Moines is seeking a bartender to craft cocktails and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, assist servers, and maintain a welcoming, fast-paced bar environment.

The ideal candidate has bartending experience, knowledge of drink recipes, and strong customer service and communication skills. Availability for weekends and holidays and adherence to health and safety guidelines are required.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of drink recipes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be available for weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Must meet legal drinking age and have proper certifications if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks to guests.
• Take beverage and food orders from guests.
• Check identification and ensure legal drinking age.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and serve responsibly.
• Handle cash and process transactions through POS.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Restock bar inventory as needed.
• Set up and break down the bar before and after shifts.
• Provide prompt, friendly, professional service.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Des Moines Renaissance Savery is currently seeking a remarkable individual for a Bartender position at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and committed to creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional customer service and expertly crafted beverages. This individual will provide a welcoming atmosphere, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, maintain a clean and organized bar, and ensure every guest receives prompt, friendly, and professional service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy engaging with people, and take pride in delivering outstanding hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to recipes or customer preferences for guests and the service bar.
• Take beverage and sometimes food orders from guests or servers.
• Check identification to ensure legal drinking age.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and act responsibly when serving alcohol.
• Handle cash and process transactions accurately through POS systems.
• Inform the manager of a requisition for liquor and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including bar tops, tools, and glassware.
• Set up and break down the bar before and after shifts.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Notify a manager immediately of any guest complaints.
• Use proper etiquette guidelines with guests.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations and health/safety guidelines.
• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of drink recipes and mixology techniques.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be available for weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Must meet legal age requirements to serve alcohol.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or ServSafe) may be required.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.