Energetic Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Guest Moments

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Houston seeks an energetic Bartender to craft cocktails, deliver warm hospitality, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work with servers and culinary teams, maintain beverage knowledge, handle orders and payments with POS, and support promotions that boost guest engagement. The ideal candidate has bartending experience, excellent communication, and flexible availability for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.
• Provide exceptional guest service by engaging with guests, making recommendations, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage menus.
• Operate efficiently during high-volume restaurant, lounge, banquet, and event service periods.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards across bar and service areas.
• Accurately process orders, payments, tabs, and transactions using POS systems.
• Assist with bar setup, inventory, garnishes, stock replenishment, and opening/closing duties.
• Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.
• Partner closely with Servers, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and beverage programs that drive guest engagement and revenue.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Guest service

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Houston seeks an energetic Bartender to craft cocktails, deliver warm hospitality, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work with servers and culinary teams, maintain beverage knowledge, handle orders and payments with POS, and support promotions that boost guest engagement. The ideal candidate has bartending experience, excellent communication, and flexible availability for evenings and weekends.