Bartender-2

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • Bee Cave, TX

10d

About The Position

At Sonesta International Hotels, the Bartender provides beverage service and hospitality in bars, lounges, restaurants, banquets, and events. The role focuses on creating a welcoming, upbeat guest experience through drink preparation, recommendations, and attentive service in a fast-paced environment.

The Bartender prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences; maintains knowledge of beverage menus; handles orders and payments; and helps keep bar areas clean, stocked, and organized. The role also supports responsible alcohol service, food safety, smooth coordination with other hotel teams, and beverage promotions. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires TABC Certification and Food Handler Certification. Sonesta offers a range of health, retirement, paid-time-off, insurance, education, hotel discount, and other employee benefits. Applicants must complete the full application in addition to submitting a resume.

Requirements

• TABC Certification.
• Food Handler Certification.
• 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 accurately handling cash transactions.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation standards.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable food and beverage moments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.
• Engage with guests, make recommendations, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage menus.
• Work efficiently during high-volume restaurant, lounge, banquet, and event service periods.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns professionally and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in bar and service areas.
• Process orders, payments, tabs, and transactions accurately using POS systems.
• Assist with bar setup, inventory, garnishes, stock replenishment, and opening and closing duties.
• Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Servers, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support operations and guest satisfaction.
• Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and beverage programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Sonesta hotel discounts.
• Additional perks and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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