Bartender

Marcus Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chophouse Bartender ensures a premier dining experience by delivering food and beverages with exceptional service, seamlessly combining order-taking and menu delivery in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional manner, all within an upscale, fine-dining atmosphere. Hilton Milwaukee's Chophouse is seeking a dedicated individual to join their dynamic team and contribute to the exceptional guest experience they're known for. Hilton Milwaukee is Milwaukee’s largest hotel, connected to the newly expanded Baird Center. Built in 1927 as the Schroeder Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee offers 729 well-appointed guest rooms and over 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space. At Hilton Milwaukee, they pride themselves on continuous innovation through their approach to world-class service, upscale amenities, and superior style.

Requirements

• At least two years of bartending or bar service experience in a fine dining outlet.
• Must be available to work on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with the hospitality industry.
• Must have a high level of knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer. Must be able to recite vintages, regions, and multiple levels of liquor.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.
• Bartending certificate required.
• TIPS certification required.
• Able to carry large trays up to 35 lbs. with one hand and stand/work in confined spaces for long periods.
• Basic math skills for cash register operations, making change, totaling checks, and understanding portion sizes.
• Proficient in English for guest communication and order taking; basic writing skills for requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
• Manual dexterity for garnishes, handling glassware and bottles, scooping ice, mixing drinks, and retrieving stock.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock the bar daily, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.
• Maintain stock, cut, and store fresh garnishes, juices, and perishables to ensure quality.
• Greet guests, take drink orders, mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and portion control.
• Understand drink menu, wine list, ingredients, preparation, and service.
• Efficiently use POS and manage bar inventory.
• Handle cash transactions, verify charges, and process guest checks.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard products to meet health standards and maintain glassware.
• Adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Assist security with disorderly guests and act as a server when guests want to be served in the bar area.

Benefits

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program offer
• 401k with employer match

What This Job Offers

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