Lead Bartender — Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Kessler Collection; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Hotels in Savannah seeks a bartender to manage bar setup, prepare drinks, and serve guests with hospitality and courtesy. You will maintain cleanliness and liquor controls while delivering high-quality service in a luxury hotel setting.

Responsibilities include setting up the bar, crafting beverages to standard, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, stamina for long shifts, and adherence to hotel policies and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality experience preferred.
• Flexible hours and long shifts may be required.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shift.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Maintain professionalism, appearance, and grooming.
• Adhere to hotel standards and safety policies.
• Proactive and able to handle guest concerns.
• Willingness to cross-train in related areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards.
• Serve guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Break down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel’s standards.
• Follow all state liquor laws.
• Know hotel services and facilities.
• Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
• Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests.
• Respond to guests’ problems, complaints and accidents.
• Be familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.
• Ensure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Active listening

Stand for long hours

Physical stamina

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Discretion

Initiative

Training willingness

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kessler Hotels in Savannah seeks a bartender to manage bar setup, prepare drinks, and serve guests with hospitality and courtesy. You will maintain cleanliness and liquor controls while delivering high-quality service in a luxury hotel setting.

Responsibilities include setting up the bar, crafting beverages to standard, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, stamina for long shifts, and adherence to hotel policies and safety rules.