Lead Bartender

marcuscorp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free parking

Employee discounts at properties

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Marcus Milwaukee Hilton is seeking an experienced bartender to join our team. Responsibilities include setting up and stocking the bar, preparing drinks to standard recipes, and serving guests alongside food service when needed.

Candidates must have at least two years in fine dining bartending, a bartending certificate, and TIPS certification. Proficiency in English, cash handling, and POS usage is required. This role offers union-based, hourly employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of bartending or bar service experience in a fine dining outlet.
• Must be available to work weekend nights.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with the hospitality industry.
• High level knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer; recite vintages and regions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock the bar daily with beer, wine, spirits, and bar supplies.
• Maintain stock and fresh garnishes; ensure quality of ingredients.
• Greet guests, take orders, mix and present drinks per recipes.
• Serve food at the bar and take tables when needed.
• Understand menu, wine list, ingredients, preparation, and service.
• Efficiently use POS and manage bar inventory.
• Handle cash transactions and balance checks.
• Perform general cleaning to meet health standards.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cash handling

English communication

POS familiarity

Licensing compliance

TIPS certification

Education

Bartending certificate

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

What will you be doing:

• Set up and stock the bar daily, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.
• Maintain stock, cut, and store fresh garnishes, juices, and perishables to ensure quality.
• Greet guests, take food and drink orders, mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and portion control.
• Serve food at the bar and take tables when needed
• Understand food and drink menu, wine list, ingredients, preparation, and service.
• Efficiently use POS and manage bar inventory.
• Handle cash transactions, verify charges, and process guest checks.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard products to meet health standards and maintain glassware.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests and acting as a server when guests want to be served in the bar area.

What we are looking for:

• At least two years of bartending or bar service experience in a fine dining outlet.
• Must be available to work weekend nights.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with the hospitality industry.
• Must havea high levelof knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer. Must be able to recite vintages, regions, and multiple levels of liquor.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. Bartending certificate required. TIPS certification is required.
• Basic math skills for cash register operations, makingchange, totaling checks, and understandingportionsizes.
• Proficient in English for guest communication and order taking; basic writing skills for requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
• Manual dexterity for garnishes, handlingglasswareand bottles, scooping ice, mixing drinks, and retrieving stock.

What’s in it for you:

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after30 daysof employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Union

Shift Available: Varies (including nights, weekends and holidays)

Pay Rate: $19.03/hour

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

The Hilton Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer.

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