PT Bartender

Aloft Glendale; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Arbor Lodging Management in Glendale seeks an experienced bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, answer questions, and prepare beverages and food. You will upsell items, create recipes, use proper equipment, and help maintain bar cleanliness. The role emphasizes guest experience and hospitality throughout service.

The position requires compliance with alcohol regulations, proven bartending work history, strong mixing knowledge, computer literacy, and a bonus for multilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Complies with state alcohol regulations and holds a current certificate.
• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed.
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks.
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations.
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Plans and presents bar menu.
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age.
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies.
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience.
• Keeps the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
• Sits, stands, or walks for extended periods.

Skills

Bartender experience

Communication

Alcohol serving

Computer literacy

Second language

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Bartender greets guests, learns their preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and food. Additionally, the bartender upsells items, creates recipes, utilizes proper equipment, and handles basic cleaning duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plans and presents bar menu
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Complies with all state food and beverage regulations (alcohol training and current certificate)
• Proven work experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in a second language is a plus
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.