Lead Bartender -Monarch Lounge
About The Position
Located in the lobby, the Monarch Lounge has an upscale, 1920s art-deco feel that offers guests a comfortable place to relax, socialize, eat and enjoy craft cocktails, wine, and local beer. We are seeking a dedicated Monarch Lounge Lead Bartender to deliver exceptional Food and Beverage service and showcase strong mixology skills in an elevated lounge setting. The Hilton Milwaukee just completed a $40 million renovation. This extensive transformation elevated our guest rooms, event spaces, and grand lobby to reflect a new era of modern elegance. Connected to the newly expanded Baird Center, the Hilton Milwaukee is not only the city's largest hotel but also a historic gem.
Requirements
- At least two years of bartending or bar service experience in a fine dining outlet.
- Must be available to work weekend nights.
- Excellent communication skills and familiarity with the hospitality industry.
- Must have a high level of knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer. Must be able to recite vintages, regions, and multiple levels of liquor.
- Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.
- Bartending certificate required.
- TIPS certification is required.
- Basic math skills for cash register operations, making change, totaling checks, and understanding portion sizes.
- Proficient in English for guest communication and order taking; basic writing skills for requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
- Manual dexterity for garnishes, handling glassware and bottles, scooping ice, mixing drinks, and retrieving stock.
Responsibilities
- Set up and stock the bar daily, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.
- Maintain stock, cut, and store fresh garnishes, juices, and perishables to ensure quality.
- Greet guests, take food and drink orders, mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and portion control.
- Serve food at the bar and take tables when needed
- Understand food and drink menu, wine list, ingredients, preparation, and service.
- Efficiently use POS and manage bar inventory.
- Handle cash transactions, verify charges, and process guest checks.
- Perform general cleaning tasks using standard products to meet health standards and maintain glassware.
- Must adhere to all State, Federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
- Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests and acting as a server when guests want to be served in the bar area.
Benefits
- A free, well-balanced meal every shift
- Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
- Free parking
- “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
- Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
- Early wage access
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment)
- company-paid life insurance
- employee assistance program offer
- 401k with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
