Bartender - Arctic Club Hotel

Oxford Suites & Hotels•Seattle, WA

13d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Bartender at the Arctic Club Hotel, part of Oxford Collection of Hotels, prepares and serves high-quality cocktails and other beverages while delivering warm, personalized service in a sophisticated hotel setting. The role calls for knowledge of mixology, spirits, and wine, and careful attention to beverage quality, consistency, presentation, and service standards. The Bartender helps maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar and supports the hotel’s goal of meeting and exceeding Four-Star service standards. The position includes preparing beverages and garnishes, managing orders and guest checks through the point-of-sale register, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and providing recommendations to guests. The Bartender also monitors responsible alcohol service, communicates with hotel teams, completes shift logs, secures equipment and cash, and performs other hotel-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Obtain or hold a food handler’s license and liquor server permits as required by state law.
Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Frequently perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
Occasionally lift 50 pounds and often exert up to 20 pounds of force to push, pull, carry, lift, or otherwise move objects.
Occasionally bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces.
Walk outside in varied weather conditions and climb stairs indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Hospitality or hotel work experience.
Previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve premium cocktails, wine, and other beverages accurately and consistently, following standardized recipes while contributing creativity to signature drinks.
Recommend cocktails, wine pairings, spirits, food, and drinks based on guest preferences.
Maintain beverage presentation, portion control, and garnishing standards appropriate to the hotel’s upscale setting.
Prepare, stock, cut, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishable products daily.
Enter orders into the point-of-sale register and create a check for each guest, including guests served by other beverage servers.
Maintain knowledge of liquor laws, keep bar areas attractive and sanitized at least once daily, and make suggestions for reception and drink menus.
Bus and clean tables after guest use.
Comply with applicable food safety, sanitation, safety, security, and legal requirements, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Report maintenance repairs needed to the supervisor or General Manager immediately.
Greet guests warmly and provide attentive, knowledgeable service and recommendations in accordance with Oxford Collection service standards.
Monitor guest behavior, check identification for guests who appear to be under age 26, and act on customer inebriation as trained.
Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity when working with internal and external guests.
Communicate effectively with hotel staff to support smooth service delivery.
Secure beverage, food, and other equipment; deposit cash drops; and secure the bank.
Complete a daily activity log with pertinent shift information for co-workers and the leadership team.
Coordinate with the front desk, maintenance staff, Food and Beverage Manager, and General Manager regarding matters requiring attention.
Follow attendance policies and maintain regular availability for scheduled shifts.
Perform other hotel-related duties as assigned.