Commons Club Bartender

Virgin Hotels•Dallas, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commons Club Bartender creates memorable guest experiences by serving handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages while helping guests feel happy and comfortable. The role requires strong bartending and guest-service skills, communication and coordination with teammates, and a positive, professional approach. The bartender prepares and maintains the bar, keeps the work area clean and stocked, follows company food and beverage standards, verifies guests’ legal drinking age, handles payments, uses the POS system, and complies with sanitation and safety requirements. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors or managers.

Requirements

Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
High school education or equivalent.
A currently valid Food Service Handler Card and TIPS certification, each valid for at least six months.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, including plates, kegs, and cases of wine and beer as necessary.
Ability to stand for periods of 8–10 hours.
Ability to bend, squat, and stretch in limited spaces to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties.
Clear verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to comply with safety and health department procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with hotel standards.
Must enjoy working with people and collaborating with teammates while keeping guests and colleagues a focus.
Must adhere to hotel policies, including attendance, safety, and behavior.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge.

Responsibilities

Prepare the bar daily, maintain it during the shift, and clean it nightly for the next shift.
Keep the work environment clean, hygienic, and organized, including stocking supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, and sanitizing tables.
Stock the bar according to company guidelines for liquor requisition.
Maintain knowledge of food and beverage offerings in accordance with company standards.
Create an extraordinary guest experience through positive interactions.
Guide guests through aspects of the hotel and the city.
Verify that guests are of legal drinking age by checking appropriate identification.
Handle a cash bank and follow company money-handling policies.
Enter items accurately into the POS system and charge guests accordingly.
Comply with sanitation standards and notify management of any issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.