Bartender - Midnight Rambler

Highgate Hotels, LP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP is seeking a Bartender for the Midnight Rambler at The Joule Dallas, TX. This on-site position requires bartending expertise, luxurious service, and strong product knowledge to craft exceptional beverages in a premium hotel setting.

The role emphasizes precise recipes, guest engagement, and teamwork with other service staff to ensure flawless guest experiences in a high-volume luxury environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hotel or related experience preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages per state law.
• Flexible with long hours.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Previous bartending experience.
• Experience supervising others preferred.
• Good listening and communication with staff and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages following luxury standards and recipes.
• Provide warm, engaging, anticipatory hospitality to guests at bar and dining areas.
• Maintain mise-en-place: restock spirits, wines, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and tools.
• Keep the bar clean and organized, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Recommend cocktails, spirits, and food pairings based on guest preferences.
• Ensure accurate cash handling, POS entries, and beverage charges per hotel policies.
• Collaborate with barback and servers for efficient operations and timely service.
• Prepare syrups, infusions, fresh juices, garnishes, and house-made components.

Skills

Bartending experience

Multitasking

Active listening

Guest service

Stand for shift

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bartender - Midnight Rambler

Location: The Joule Dallas, TX

Compensation: Hourly

Overview

The Bartender is responsible for crafting exceptional beverage experiences through expert mixology, refined service, and polished hospitality. This role requires mastery of classic and contemporary cocktail techniques, deep product knowledge, and the ability to create personalized guest experiences in a luxury service environment. The Bartender ensures the bar is impeccably organized, efficiently operated, and consistently aligned with the hotel's elevated standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages following luxury standards and precise recipes.
• Provide warm, engaging, and anticipatory hospitality to all guests at the bar and in dining areas.
• Execute proper mise-en-place: restock spirits, wines, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and bar tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, ensuring compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Engage with guests to recommend cocktails, spirits, and food pairings based on preferences.
• Ensure cash handling, POS entries, and beverage charging are accurate and compliant with hotel policies.
• Collaborate with the barback and server team to ensure efficient operations and timely service.
• Prepare syrups, infusions, fresh juices, garnishes, and house-made components to program standards.
• Handle guest concerns or requests promptly, professionally, and with discretion.
• Support service staff during high-volume periods to maintain seamless guest experiences.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Previous bartending experience.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.