Bartender- AC Bentonville

Coury Hospitality•Bentonville, AR

13d

About The Position

AC Hotel Bentonville is hiring a Bartender to provide attentive, engaging service and create memorable guest experiences in a modern, European-inspired hotel environment. The role involves preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to company recipes and quality standards, sharing product knowledge, taking accurate food and beverage orders, and serving both bar guests and the restaurant dining room. The Bartender maintains a clean, organized, stocked, and visually appealing bar; processes payments; communicates guest needs and allergy information; and works with Barbacks, Servers, Culinary, and Leadership to deliver seamless service. The position requires responsible alcohol service, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to remain calm and accurate in a fast-paced environment. Work hours may be flexible based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires standing and walking throughout the shift, reaching, bending and stooping, moving safely through work areas, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and able to meet state and local alcohol service requirements.
Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, and responsible alcohol service.
Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail preparation and standardized recipes.
Ability to confidently recommend food and beverage pairings.
Experience operating a point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately processing guest payments.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and move safely throughout bar, restaurant, storage, and back-of-house areas.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, including beverage cases, kegs, ice, glassware, and bar supplies.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant and bar environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
Ability to safely operate bar equipment and use cleaning products according to established procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous bartending experience preferred.
Hotel, restaurant, or upscale hospitality experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred but not required.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and food pairings, or eagerness to continue learning.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests and create an inviting, energetic atmosphere at the bar.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company recipes, quality standards, and responsible alcohol service practices.
Share knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, and menu offerings to make recommendations and enhance the guest experience.
Take food and beverage orders accurately and clearly communicate allergy information and special requests.
Provide attentive service, anticipate guest needs, and check in throughout the dining experience.
Prepare beverages for bar guests and the restaurant dining room while maintaining speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout each shift.
Process guest payments accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
Collaborate with Barbacks, Servers, Culinary, and Leadership to deliver seamless service.
Build relationships with returning guests and create memorable experiences that encourage repeat visits.
Respond professionally to guest requests and resolve service opportunities with confidence and care.
Maintain sanitation, organization, and presentation standards behind the bar.
Safely operate bar equipment and use cleaning products according to established procedures.