Restaurant Bartender

Hotel Leveque; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality's The Social American Tavern in Milwaukee is seeking an attentive Restaurant Bartender to deliver dynamic beverage service. You will build guest rapport, know cocktails and menu pairings, and uphold a high standard of hospitality.

Position offers starting pay of $8.00 per hour plus tips, with insurance enrollment, PTO, and holiday pay from DAY 1, plus travel discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of mixology and beverage menus.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bar for service by cleaning spaces and stocking supplies.
• Learn menu details to recommend items and pairings.
• Prepare cocktails and beverages to spec, accommodating special requests.
• Engage guests, identify needs, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Communicate special needs and resolve guest challenges with the team.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and service areas throughout and after shift.
• Remain professional in line with restaurant and company standards.
• Know emergency procedures and assist guests in emergencies.
• Take on additional tasks as directed by leadership.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Guest service

Communication skills

Stamina/Endurance

Job description

stir it, shake it, mix it, blend it, pour it, top it, now refill it.

Compensation: Starting at $8.00 per hour plus tips

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Restaurant Bartenders provide attentive, dynamic, and inspiring beverage service for our restaurant guests. Thorough knowledge of mixology, the restaurant food and beverage menus, and recommended pairings is critical to success. Restaurant Bartenders must be proactive in handling guest needs, be highly engaging, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Restaurant Bartender is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute the restaurant vision, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.

What you'll be doing...

• Prepare the bar for service by cleaning guest and service spaces and stocking essential supplies for ease of use. Retrieve liquor based on requisition.
• Learn details on each menu item to provide food and beverage recommendations to guests, highlighting unique restaurant offerings and specials.
• Prepare cocktails and other beverages to specification with accuracy, honoring special requests and ensuring guest delight.
• Effectively engage and build rapport with guests to identify needs and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Proactively communicate special needs or requests and take ownership to resolve guest challenges, working collaboratively with the restaurant team.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces throughout and after shift, completing side work and stocking as needed or assigned.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with restaurant and company expectations.
• Know and communicate restaurant emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
• Take on additional tasks as necessary or assigned by restaurant leadership.

Requirements...

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language(s) used in the workplace
• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds frequently
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently throughout the workday

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

An Upscale Restaurant In The Heart Of Milwaukee

Famous for reflecting Wisconsin's strong heritage of family-owned small farms, The Social American Tavern offers locally inspired American food prepared with sustainable ingredients obtained from within a 200-mile radius. Traditional Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern touch by adding creative flavor combinations.

The Social American Tavern is a traditional American diner located in the heart of Milwaukee, making it easily accessible for all our guests. We serve delicious food in a unique, inviting, and family-friendly setting.