Upscale Bar Specialist | Guest Experience & Tips

reitmr; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid vacation and sick days

Sonesta hotel discounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a friendly and skilled bartender or outlet associate to take orders, prepare and serve beverages, and assist in maintaining bar stock and cleanliness according to hotel standards.

The role involves knowledge of menu items and wines, accurate cash handling, opening/closing duties, and upselling to guests while delivering outstanding hospitality across our outlets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of menu items and prices for beverage and food offerings.
• Wine knowledge and ability to describe wines by glass and by brand.
• Understanding of glassware, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes.
• Familiarity with bar operations, including opening/closing duties and inventory checks.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders for food and drinks, and upsell where appropriate.
• Prepare and serve beverages and light meals to guests according to outlet recipes.
• Maintain bar stock, cleanliness, and equipment in good working order.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and secure bank at opening/closing.
• Operate the POS system to enter orders and process payments.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Food & beverage service

Cash handling

Wine knowledge

Tools

POS system

Bar equipment

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a friendly and skilled bartender or outlet associate to take orders, prepare and serve beverages, and assist in maintaining bar stock and cleanliness according to hotel standards.

The role involves knowledge of menu items and wines, accurate cash handling, opening/closing duties, and upselling to guests while delivering outstanding hospitality across our outlets.