Speakeasy Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Memorable Service

Hotel Leveque; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton in Des Moines, IA seeks an attentive Restaurant Bartender to deliver engaging beverage service and uphold the restaurant vision. You will prepare cocktails, advise on menu pairings, and ensure guest delight with proactive problem solving.

Knowledge of mixology, ability to handle special requests, and strong communication are required. The role supports a historic hotel known for fine dining and guest experiences in a bustling downtown setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bar for service by cleaning guest and service spaces and stocking essential supplies.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical stamina

Stand/walk long hours

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Job description

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton in Des Moines, IA seeks an attentive Restaurant Bartender to deliver engaging beverage service and uphold the restaurant vision. You will prepare cocktails, advise on menu pairings, and ensure guest delight with proactive problem solving.

Knowledge of mixology, ability to handle special requests, and strong communication are required. The role supports a historic hotel known for fine dining and guest experiences in a bustling downtown setting.