Lounge 1 PM Bartender

TPG Hotels & Resorts•Warwick, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lounge Bartender contributes to guest satisfaction by preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, engaging with customers, and helping create a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The role includes making recommendations based on guest preferences, maintaining drink presentation and menu standards, preparing and organizing the bar, handling payments, monitoring inventory, and complying with alcohol-service laws and safety requirements. The bartender collaborates with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support seamless service and guest satisfaction. The work is performed in an interior hotel environment and involves extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may also involve equipment and machines, extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Basic safety precautions and applicable protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Previous bartender or hospitality industry experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and beverage presentation.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication and active listening skills.
Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing.
Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bartender or in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and standards.
Know drink ingredients, flavor profiles, and presentation, and recommend drinks to guests based on their preferences.
Take drink orders and provide friendly, professional, personalized customer service.
Present drinks attractively using appropriate garnishes and glassware.
Set up the bar and keep it clean, organized, and supplied throughout the shift.
Accurately process payments, manage tabs, and handle cash and credit card transactions.
Engage with guests and help create a welcoming, lively atmosphere.
Monitor beverage inventory, restock supplies, report shortages, and assist with inventory counts and ordering.
Follow laws and regulations governing alcohol sales and consumption; verify customers’ ages and refuse service to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Collaborate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support service and guest satisfaction.