Bartender

Overview

Des Moines Renaissance Savery is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for a Bartender position at our Step Stone Hospitality managed hotel. Ideal candidate will have a passion for providing exceptional customer service.

• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to recipes or customer preferences for guests and the service bar.
• Take beverage and sometimes food orders from guests or servers.
• Check identification to ensure legal drinking age.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and act responsibly when serving alcohol.
• Handle cash and process transactions accurately through POS systems.
• Inform the manager of a requisition for liquor and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including bar tops, tools, and glassware.
• Set up and break down the bar before and after shifts.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Notify a manager immediately of any guest complaints.
• Use proper etiquette guidelines with guests.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations and health/safety guidelines.
• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of drink recipes and mixology techniques.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be available for weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Must meet legal age requirements to serve alcohol.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or Serv Safe) may be required.

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must know applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• High school education preferred. Relevant training and experience required.
• Ability to obtain required licenses and certificates.
• CPR training and first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are Equal Opportunity Employers - EOE/M/F/D/V

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality