Lobby Bar Bartender - Part Time

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Bartender for a high-volume hotel bar. You will greet guests, take orders, craft cocktails, and ensure bar readiness with accurate cash handling and POS entries. Knowledge of drinks and quick service are essential for seamless guest experiences.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. Experience in hotel hospitality and TIPS/food handler certs are preferred to support a safe, friendly environment for guests and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
• Inventory unused liquor and beverages; secure liquor before, during, and at close of shift.
• Adhere to cash handling and POS policies and ensure accurate rung of drink orders.
• Clean and reset bar top and tables after guests depart.
• Complete closing duties and reports as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handlers certificate

TIPS certification

Tools

POS system

Cash registers

Job description

We're Sonesta International Hotels.

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive

bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
• Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
• Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
• Clean and reset bar top and tables immediately after guests depart.
• Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
• Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.

Physical Demands

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
• Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
• Hotel Experience a plus
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Able to craft high-end cocktails
• Must have a fun and exciting personality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
• Previous front facing guest service experience required.
• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Sunday & Monday 's with the possibility of picking up other additional shifts in the lobby bar and banquets

4:30pm- 11:30pm

$13.00/hr + Automatic 18% Gratuity

This is a set scheduled position

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.