Bartender

Tupelo • Tupelo, MS

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender role at Hilton Garden Inn properties is responsible for serving beverages, providing excellent customer service, processing orders, maintaining the bar area, serving food, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and compliance with alcohol service regulations. This position contributes to guest satisfaction and operational efficiency within a team-oriented, service-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bartender certification or equivalent.
• Strong math skills for handling money and operating a cash register.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the predominant guest language(s).

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years’ experience preferred.
• Understanding of beer, wine, and liquor.
• Familiarity with common drink recipes.

Responsibilities

• Serve beverages: Take and process beverage orders from guests and servers, preparing and serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to restaurant standard recipes.
• Customer service: Present drink menus, make recommendations, answer questions, and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Order processing: Record drink orders in the register system, accept payment, process credit cards, and make change when needed.
• Bar maintenance: Wash, sterilize, and arrange glassware; keep bottles and glasses attractive and functional; replenish snacks and garnishes.
• Food service: Serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Inventory & supplies: Restock liquors, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic ingredients; requisition supplies as needed.
• Safety & compliance: Card patrons, verify IDs, follow safe alcohol serving procedures, and assist intoxicated guests (e.g., arranging transportation).
• Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
• Support duties: Assist with restocking, replenishment, and equipment maintenance; be available to fill in as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed