Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.75
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Employee assistance program
work schedule flexibility
Job Description
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a globally recognized hospitality brand renowned for delivering luxurious experiences and exceptional guest services across its network of upscale hotels and resorts. Established as part of the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the brand is synonymous with cosmopolitan elegance, world-class amenities, and a commitment to making guests feel special, valued, and informed. With properties situated in iconic locations worldwide, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts serves a diverse clientele seeking premium accommodation, fine dining, and exclusive event services. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic working environment that emphasizes professional growth, cultural awareness, and excellence in service.
The Bartender role at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a pivotal position within the banquet and catering services, designed to elevate the guest experience through expert beverage preparation, attentive service, and a genuine passion for creating memorable moments. Working in a fast-paced, vibrant setting, the Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during events, adhering strictly to established quality standards and safety protocols. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, customer service skills, and the ability to manage inventory and cost controls effectively.
As a Bartender, you will be expected to engage guests with charm and professionalism, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand's values of sophistication and attentiveness. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down banquet bar stations, monitoring guest alcohol consumption responsibly, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements related to age verification and alcohol service. The position offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in mixology and guest relations within a globally respected hospitality brand, providing a platform for career advancement in the hotel and event services industry.
The employment type for this role typically involves shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of banquet and catering services. The salary offered for this position is based on minimum wage plus service charges, with compensation potentially adjusted based on factors such as experience, qualifications, performance, and location. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is committed to offering fair and competitive pay as part of its employment philosophy.
This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for hospitality, strong communication skills, and a dedication to delivering outstanding guest service. Candidates should be knowledgeable about bartending practices, liquor brands, and beverage preparation methods and hold any required certifications such as alcohol awareness or food service permits. The job also demands physical stamina for handling equipment and inventory and the ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times. Joining InterContinental Hotels & Resorts means becoming part of a globally esteemed hotel group that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, offering employees opportunities for personal and professional growth in a vibrant, multicultural environment.
The Bartender role at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a pivotal position within the banquet and catering services, designed to elevate the guest experience through expert beverage preparation, attentive service, and a genuine passion for creating memorable moments. Working in a fast-paced, vibrant setting, the Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during events, adhering strictly to established quality standards and safety protocols. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, customer service skills, and the ability to manage inventory and cost controls effectively.
As a Bartender, you will be expected to engage guests with charm and professionalism, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand's values of sophistication and attentiveness. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down banquet bar stations, monitoring guest alcohol consumption responsibly, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements related to age verification and alcohol service. The position offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in mixology and guest relations within a globally respected hospitality brand, providing a platform for career advancement in the hotel and event services industry.
The employment type for this role typically involves shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of banquet and catering services. The salary offered for this position is based on minimum wage plus service charges, with compensation potentially adjusted based on factors such as experience, qualifications, performance, and location. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is committed to offering fair and competitive pay as part of its employment philosophy.
This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for hospitality, strong communication skills, and a dedication to delivering outstanding guest service. Candidates should be knowledgeable about bartending practices, liquor brands, and beverage preparation methods and hold any required certifications such as alcohol awareness or food service permits. The job also demands physical stamina for handling equipment and inventory and the ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times. Joining InterContinental Hotels & Resorts means becoming part of a globally esteemed hotel group that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, offering employees opportunities for personal and professional growth in a vibrant, multicultural environment.
Job Requirements
- minimum wage plus service charges
- basic reading and writing and mathematical skills
- specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks
- knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments
- must meet state legal age requirements
- must speak fluent english
- ability to handle, carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)
- ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift
- communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, servers, 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 used frequently when handling cash
- may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Job Qualifications
- basic reading and writing and mathematical skills
- specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks
- knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments
- must meet state legal age requirements
- must speak fluent english
- alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
Job Duties
- prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests during banquet/catering functions
- adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs
- follow procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and to minimize waste and misuse of liquor
- monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease
- notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers
- check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable
- greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar
- promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales
- set up banquet bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies
- inventory unused liquor and beverages
- perform pre- and post-shift side work (set-up cart, empty ice-bins, securing liquor, etc.)
- prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service
- complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc. according to specified procedures
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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