Bartender (Part-Time)

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, well-balanced meals each shift

$14–$15 hourly wage

Room discounts at Marcus properties

Restaurant/lounge/amenity discounts

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking a skilled bartender for the Saint Kate property in Milwaukee. You will greet guests, prepare and present drinks, handle cash, and maintain a clean bar area while ensuring compliance with liquor regulations.

The role requires 1–2 years of bartending experience, a Bartending certificate, and TIPS certification, with CPR/First Aid training preferred. Evening/night availability is necessary, with benefits including meals and discounts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience.
• Bartending certificate required.
• TIPS certification required.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily and stock beverages and supplies.
• Greet guests and take, document, and promote drink orders.
• Mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and portion control.
• Input orders into the POS and balance guest checks and cash drops.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and assist lounge guests when needed.
• Follow liquor regulations for serving minors and intoxicated guests.

Skills

Evening availability

Bartending experience

Cash handling

POS operation

Garnish preparation

English proficiency

Menu knowledge

Knife handling

Stand for long periods

Education

Bartending certificate

CPR/First Aid training

TIPS certification

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

To be an artist of drinks and making conversations that give the ability to build lasting connections by serving beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis including requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet.
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promote and document orders for drinks. Mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
• Input orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest and personnel guests, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.
• Maintain condition and cleanliness of bar and guest areas throughout shift.
• Assist and or provide service to all guests sitting in the lounge but not at the bar itself when the occasion arises.
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and insure vouchers are properly executed in order to balance all moneys.
• Lock up and store all beverages, food, and other equipment items.
• Deposit cash drops and secures bank.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested e.g., special guest requests.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have evening/night availability*
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnishes, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote a variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and perform point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• 1-2 years of bartending experience required.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. CPR certification and/or First Aid Training preferred. Bartending certificate required. TIPS certification required.

What's in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• $14.00 - $15.00 / Hour Wage
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
• Discounted parking and bus pass program
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Paid time off
• And more!

About us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Saint Kate is an equal opportunity employer.