Bartender/Server

THE CENTENNIAL HOTEL; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centennial Hotel in Concord, NH is seeking a personable hospitality professional to deliver a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced food and beverage setting. This role blends attentive table service with skilled beverage preparation, requiring strong communication and efficiency.

You will greet guests, take orders, prepare beverages, and ensure orders are accurate and served promptly. The ideal candidate has hospitality experience, solid cash handling skills, and the ability to stay

Qualifications

• Previous bartending, serving, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Exellent customer service and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with guests.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and payments.
• Familiarity with responsible alcohol service practices, where allowed.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet local alcohol service age/licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide attentive service throughout their visit.
• Take orders accurately and enter them into the POS system.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages per recipes and standards.
• Deliver food and drinks promptly while addressing guest needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, bar, and service areas.
• Restock supplies and service items as needed.
• Follow health, safety, and alcohol service guidelines.
• Collaborate with team to support smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We are seeking a personable and reliable hospitality professional to deliver a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced food and beverage environment. This role combines attentive table service with skilled beverage preparation, requiring strong communication, efficiency, and a commitment to quality service.

What You'll Do

• Greet guests warmly and provide attentive, friendly service throughout their visit.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages in accordance with recipes, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Deliver food and drinks promptly while maintaining awareness of guest needs.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction and respond to questions or concerns professionally.
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, service areas, and the bar throughout the shift.
• Restock supplies, glassware, and service items as needed.
• Follow all health, safety, and alcohol service guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support smooth operations and a positive guest experience.

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in bartending, serving, or a similar hospitality role is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, guest-focused environment.
• Basic math skills and accuracy with cash and payment processing.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• Ability to remain organized, professional, and composed under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must meet any age or licensing requirements applicable to alcohol service in the local jurisdiction.
• On-call banquet staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with point-of-sale systems.
• Food handler or alcohol service certification, where required or preferred.
• Familiarity with menu items, craft cocktails, or specialty beverages.

What Success Looks Like

• Guests feel welcomed, informed, and well cared for.
• Orders are accurate, timely, and professionally delivered.
• The bar and dining areas remain clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Team members can rely on you to communicate clearly and support operations.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where great service, teamwork, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference every day. If you enjoy creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.