Energetic Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Memorable Moments

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You’ll craft cocktails, upsell programs, and ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining bar cleanliness and safety.

Ideal candidates have prior bartending or hospitality experience, strong knowledge of drinks, excellent communication, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Certifications like TABC and Food Handler are required.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately.
• TABC Certification and Food Handler Certification are required.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

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.

Skills

Bartender experience

Cocktail knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

POS knowledge

Food safety

Education

TABC Certification

Food Handler Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You’ll craft cocktails, upsell programs, and ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining bar cleanliness and safety.

Ideal candidates have prior bartending or hospitality experience, strong knowledge of drinks, excellent communication, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Certifications like TABC and Food Handler are required.