On-Call Bartender Table 45

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Cleveland seeks an engaging bartender to welcome guests, craft drinks to high standards and contribute to a memorable guest experience. You’ll host at the bar, promote offerings, and collaborate with restaurant colleagues for seamless service.

The role emphasizes a friendly, professional presence, physical stamina for long shifts, and strict adherence to local alcohol laws. Flexible hours include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be on your feet most of the day with physical activity.
• Lift, push and pull heavy items up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Strong reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Night, weekend and holiday shifts are part of the job.
• Experience mixing a wide range of drinks; formal bartending training is a plus.
• Know and follow local alcohol service laws and age requirements.
• Be a clear, warm communicator and friendly host.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and set the tone of their experience.
• Prepare and serve drinks to high standards and highlight promotions.
• Collaborate with restaurant staff for seamless service.
• Stock and maintain bar supplies and equipment; manage inventory.
• Ensure the bar area is clean, organized and secure.
• Process cash and card transactions accurately.
• Uphold uniform standards and appearance.

Skills

Fitness

Strength

Literate

Flexible

Experienced

Compliant

Articulate

Job description

Role Purpose

After a big meeting far away from home, or a long wait for a delayed flight, is there anyone more welcoming than a smiling bartender? As the friendly face of our hotel bars, you’ll also be a helpful host, a local expert, and a proud brand ambassador. Whether you’re preparing drinks exactly as our guests want or serving them delicious food, you’ll be devoted to creating relaxing, memorable experiences.

Key Accountabilities

• Creating a warm and welcome to everyone and setting the tone for each guest’s experience.
• Prepare and serve drinks to high standards, and highlight promotions to guests.
• Work with your restaurant colleagues to offer a seamless food service.
• Set up your bar – stock up on all the supplies you’ll need, manage your inventory and make sure all your equipment works.
• Change beer barrels.
• Look after your bar – keep it clean and tidy and make sure the alcohol is always secure.
• Handle cash and credit transactions.
• Look smart – wear your uniform with pride.
• Be ready to jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.
• Always follow safety procedures.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Fitness – you’ll be on your feet most of the day with lots of bending and kneeling.
• Strength – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects like barrels and crates up to 50lbs (23 kg).
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Experienced – you’ll know how to prepare a wide range of drinks. Ideally with formal bartending training.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.