Craft Bartender - Elevate Guest Experience & Cocktails

Arbor Lodging; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and recommend menu items. You will prepare beverages, serve guests, and upsell items while maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar and a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes excellent guest service, knowledge of cocktails, and adherence to regulations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within Arbor Lodging’s expanding portfolio.

Qualifications

• Alcohol training and current certification required.
• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Computer literacy for POS systems and ordering.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

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

Skills

Mixology skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Second language skills (bonus)

Job description

Arbor Lodging is seeking a bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and recommend menu items. You will prepare beverages, serve guests, and upsell items while maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar and a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes excellent guest service, knowledge of cocktails, and adherence to regulations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within Arbor Lodging’s expanding portfolio.