Premium Bartender, The Founders Room | Part-Time | The Paramount Baltimore

Oak View Group•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Premium Bartender, The Founders Room is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing attentive, personalized service to guests. The role requires beverage knowledge, professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to responsible alcohol service and premium hospitality standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft, anticipates guest needs, and delivers polished, attentive service in a fast-paced entertainment environment. This part-time position pays $7.25 per hour and is tip eligible. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and scheduled entertainment events. Availability during premium events and peak service periods is important. The position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Previous bartending experience is required or strongly preferred, particularly in upscale restaurants, lounges, private clubs, hotels, or premium event spaces.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and standard beverage preparation.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a premium hospitality environment.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain composed during high-volume service.
Experience using POS systems and handling payments accurately.
Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining individual accountability.
Must meet all applicable Maryland legal requirements for alcohol service.
Must obtain and maintain any required alcohol awareness or responsible beverage service certification applicable to the position and venue.
Must complete all required venue-specific alcohol compliance training.
Availability for shifts that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and scheduled entertainment events; availability during premium events and peak service periods is important.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently.
Deliver attentive, courteous, and personalized service reflecting the premium standards of The Founders Room.
Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, and available selections.
Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly while maintaining a polished and professional demeanor.
Verify identification and follow applicable Maryland alcohol laws, licensing requirements, and venue policies.
Monitor alcohol consumption, recognize signs of intoxication, and refuse service when required by law or venue policy.
Process guest transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
Maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked, and visually presentable bar.
Coordinate with servers, barbacks, management, and other hospitality team members to ensure seamless service.
Monitor product levels and communicate replenishment needs to management.
Follow beverage preparation standards, sanitation procedures, inventory controls, and cash-handling policies.
Assist with bar setup, breakdown, opening, and closing procedures.
Support premium events and high-volume service periods while maintaining quality and attention to detail.