Monarch Lounge Lead Bartender -Full Time

Hilton Milwaukee's Monarch Lounge is a distinguished upscale lounge located in the heart of the Hilton Milwaukee hotel lobby, featuring an elegant 1920s art-deco ambiance. The Monarch Lounge offers guests a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere to relax, socialize, and enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive wine selection, and local beers. The venue serves as a perfect meeting spot blending historical charm with modern luxury, reflecting the recent $40 million renovation completed by the Hilton Milwaukee. This renovation has revitalized guest rooms, event spaces, and the grand lobby, ushering in a new era of modern elegance for the city's largest hotel, which is also connected to the expanded Baird Center. Hilton Milwaukee stands as a historic gem, seamlessly combining heritage with contemporary excellence and providing a superior hospitality experience to all guests.

As the Monarch Lounge Lead Bartender, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding Food and Beverage service within an elevated lounge setting. Your role requires showcasing expert mixology skills and a deep passion for hospitality, ensuring each guest receives personalized and memorable service. This position demands strong leadership to support and guide bar staff while maintaining the high standards expected at a prestigious hotel environment. Your responsibilities will include setting up and stocking the bar, maintaining garnishes and perishables, expertly preparing and presenting drinks, managing inventory, operating POS systems, and adhering to all alcohol service regulations. You will also assist in maintaining bar cleanliness, support security when necessary, and provide server functions when guests prefer service within the lounge area. This role requires excellent communication skills, comprehensive knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer, and the ability to work weekend nights in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Hilton Milwaukee Lead Bartender position offers competitive hourly pay at $19.03, is a full-time and union-affiliated role with varied shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position combines hands-on bartending expertise with leadership and administrative duties, creating a unique opportunity for career growth within the Marcus Hotels & Resorts family. Known for a rich 60-year tradition of operational excellence, Marcus Hotels & Resorts is committed to developing extraordinary experiences for its guests and associates. The company upholds strong values as 'People Pleasing People,' fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. Joining Hilton Milwaukee means becoming part of a historic, thriving establishment dedicated to quality, community engagement, and employee advancement.

This role is ideal for candidates with at least two years of bartending experience in fine dining environments who can demonstrate strong knowledge of vintages, regions, spirits classification, and mixing techniques. Certifications such as a bartending certificate, TIPS, and any required government licenses are mandatory. Proficiency in math, POS systems, and English communication is essential to effectively perform job functions. Employees benefit from comprehensive perks including meals, room and dining discounts, free parking, entertainment coupons, career development opportunities, early wage access, paid time off, and medical, dental and vision insurance after the probation period. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to an iconic venue's success, the Monarch Lounge Lead Bartender position at Hilton Milwaukee offers a promising and rewarding career pathway.