Lead Bartender (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Lead Bartender at InterContinental Houston. The primary responsibility is to prepare beverages and serve food to customers promptly and courteously, maintaining high quality and consistency. This position also involves acting as a team lead for other bartenders. The company culture emphasizes being charming, staying in the moment, and making guest experiences memorable.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mixologist or Bartender
Strong knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments
Must meet state legal age requirements
Must speak fluent English
Ability to handle, carry, lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and move about the bar, lounge, and kitchen
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing paperwork, etc.
Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Formal bartending training preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests pleasantly, promote house drinks, and use up-selling skills to maximize revenues.
Handle cash and credit payments, give accurate change, and balance the cash drawer.
Contribute to the design of new drink menus and support promotional bar activities.
Promote teamwork and monitor service quality through daily communication with other bartenders.
Prepare beverages according to established pouring standards and drink recipes.
Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable.
Monitor guest behavior and alcohol consumption, notifying management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired conditions.
Check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting alcoholic beverages is questionable.
Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues and make appropriate service recovery gestures.
Set up the bar with all necessary supplies, including liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
Perform pre- and post-shift side-work such as emptying/filling ice bins, preparing garnishments, and replenishing snacks.
Requisition all necessary supplies.
Inventory unused liquor and beverages and ensure all liquor is properly secured.
Inspect the bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness, and inspect all equipment for proper operation.
Sweep and mop the bar floor after the shift, and wipe down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables, and other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.