Post Room Bartender

Beacon Grand • San Francisco, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Room Bartender delivers a refined, engaging bar experience consistent with Beacon Grand’s historic boutique-luxury standards. The role combines classic bartending craft with elevated, anticipatory service for restaurant guests and event clientele, ensuring exceptional beverage quality, presentation, and hospitality.

The bartender prepares and maintains the bar, creates cocktails to brand standards, guides guests through beverage offerings, and supports restaurant and banquet service. The role also involves anticipating event needs from Banquet Event Orders and function sheets, managing inventory and bar setups, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and communicating operational matters to the F&B Manager.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of bartending experience in an upscale or luxury hotel or restaurant bar.
• Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirit profiles, wine service, and beer styles.
• Current alcohol service certification such as TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, or a state equivalent.
• Cash-handling and POS experience, including accurately reconciling tabs and processing room charges.
• Strong guest service and upselling skills, including the ability to personalize recommendations and curate premium experiences.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to remain calm in high-volume, event-driven settings.
• Meticulous attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation, with a commitment to brand standards.
• Ability to read and execute Banquet Event Orders and function sheets, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs; able to move bar equipment and cases safely.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support restaurant service and events.
• Professional appearance and demeanor consistent with a luxury hotel setting; reliable, punctual, and solutions-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Banquet bar experience.
• Food handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Set and stock the bar at the start of each shift with beverages, mixers, supplies, condiments, and fresh produce according to forecasts and event schedules.
• Prepare, label, and store fresh garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily.
• Welcome guests, explain beverage offerings, accurately take and record orders, and prepare cocktails according to precise recipes and brand standards.
• Maintain current alcohol service certification and follow responsible service policies.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness at the bar and surrounding areas, following health and safety protocols.
• Review Banquet Event Orders and daily function sheets to anticipate event times, guest counts, and beverage requirements; stage bar setups accordingly.
• Break down bars after events and return inventory, equipment, and glassware to designated storage; reconcile transfers according to policy.
• Coordinate with restaurant and banquet teams to provide timely service during peak periods and events.
• Communicate guest feedback, special requests, inventory variances, and operational challenges to the F&B Manager.
• Follow safety procedures, including proper equipment handling, glassware care, and spill prevention.
• Maintain a polished, gracious, service-first demeanor with guests, colleagues, and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, up to 5 weeks per year
• Commuter assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition
• Employee referral incentive program

What This Job Offers

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