Bartender - Part Time

Arbor Lodging; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arbor Lodging as a Bartender, where you'll provide excellent customer service and create memorable experiences for guests. You'll prepare a variety of beverages, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain a clean bar environment. This role is perfect for someone with a positive attitude and passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Interacts with customers and takes orders.
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory.

Skills

Mixing drinks

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bartending certification

Job description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable—to our guests and our clients.

Summary :

The Bartender greets guests, learns their preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and food. Additionally, the bartender upsells items, creates recipes, utilizes proper equipment, and handles basic cleaning duties.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plans and presents bar menu
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Requirements : Qualifications :

• Complies with all state food and beverage regulations (alcohol training and current certificate)
• Proven work experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• Fluency in a second language is a plus
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Benefits :

• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties :

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.