Top of the East Lead Bartender (Full-Time)

The Westin Portland Harborview • Portland, ME

18d

About The Position

The Lead Bartender (Bartender/Mixologist) crafts classic and creative beverages and provides exceptional guest service in a vibrant, welcoming hotel-bar atmosphere. The role involves engaging with guests, creating cocktails, mixing and serving drinks, managing bar inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. The position reports to the Beverage Manager or Bar Supervisor. The description notes that bartending can provide pathways to roles such as bar manager, sommelier, or food and beverage manager.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Sufficient education and/or literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.
• A combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience.
• Bartender certification or other special certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and delicious cocktails for hotel-bar guests.
• Mix and serve drinks.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage with guests.
• Manage bar inventory.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities across the nationwide portfolio.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday with PayActive.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period.
• Exclusive hotel and food and beverage discounts.

What This Job Offers

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