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About the Role
As a Bartender at Sonesta, you will deliver exceptional beverage service and hospitality, creating a welcoming and upbeat experience for every guest. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced settings, enjoy connecting with people, and are passionate about crafting cocktails and memorable experiences.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.
- Provide exceptional guest service by engaging with guests, making recommendations, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage menus.
- Operate efficiently during high-volume restaurant, lounge, banquet, and event service periods.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards across bar and service areas.
- Accurately process orders, payments, tabs, and transactions using POS systems.
- Assist with bar setup, inventory, garnishes, stock replenishment, and opening/closing duties.
- Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.
- Partner closely with Servers, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
- Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and beverage programs that drive guest engagement and revenue.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation standards.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
- TABC Certification, Food Handler Certification required.
- A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable food & beverage moments.
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Beverage service
- Guest engagement
- Menu knowledge
- POS systems operation
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Responsible alcohol service
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience preferred
Education Level
- TABC Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Sonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., with a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities.
- The company has a diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties in eight countries.
- Sonesta focuses on people, delivering service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and creating genuine connections to provide quality, value, and memorable stays.
Equal Opportunity
- Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.