Bartender

Crestview Management, LLC • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender delivers food and beverage service and creates a welcoming, memorable guest experience at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The role prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintains a clean and organized bar, offers knowledgeable recommendations, and provides attentive service while practicing responsible alcohol service and collaborating with restaurant, banquet, and hotel teams.

The position includes guest service, beverage preparation, bar operations, cash handling, safety, and teamwork duties. The Bartender must follow Hyatt standards and applicable laws and regulations, maintain professional appearance and confidentiality, and complete required training. The schedule is flexible based on business needs and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bartending or restaurant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and responsible alcohol service.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Alcohol Server Permit if required by state or local regulations.
• Meet applicable Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission requirements for assigned alcohol-service duties, including permit and training requirements when applicable.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, and lift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to safely operate bar equipment and handle glassware.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events.
• Flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards in accordance with Hyatt policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Complete all required Hyatt and hotel training programs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bartending or restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and provide friendly, attentive, professional service.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Recommend cocktails, wine, beer, and food pairings and answer questions about menu items and ingredients.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere consistent with Hyatt's hospitality standards.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and serve alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with Indiana law and Hyatt policies.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Hyatt brand standards and established recipes.
• Maintain knowledge of classic cocktails, specialty beverages, wine, beer, and current offerings.
• Maintain beverage presentation and quality standards; prepare garnishes and keep supplies adequate throughout each shift.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and stocked, including liquor, beer, wine, mixers, glassware, garnishes, and other supplies.
• Assist with inventory counts and notify leadership of shortages.
• Keep equipment clean, operational, and properly maintained.
• Process cash, credit card, and room-charge transactions accurately; prepare guest checks and maintain financial records according to hotel procedures.
• Balance cash drawers and follow cash-handling procedures while protecting guest payment information.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, health department, and Hyatt requirements.
• Collaborate with restaurant, banquet, kitchen, and hotel teams to support efficient operations.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned.
• Support a positive, professional, guest-focused work environment.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Complete required Hyatt and hotel training programs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage plus gratuities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible colleagues.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee hotel room discounts.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Hyatt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED