Bartender

At Tara Hospitality, our goal is to build a positive, professional, and hospitable team member community that embodies our culture and values every day. We believe that by supporting one another and leading with kindness, respect, and excellence, we create memorable experiences for our guests and a workplace where everyone can thrive.

OBJECTIVE
The Bartender is responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and hospitality experience at COA Rooftop. This position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest service.
The Bartender creates a welcoming, energetic, and professional atmosphere, engages with guests, promotes beverage offerings, and ensures responsible alcohol service. This position contributes to the overall success of COA Rooftop by supporting efficient bar operations, teamwork, and the hospitality standards of Tara Hospitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
• Provide warm, professional, and attentive service to all guests.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, and specialty beverages offered at COA Rooftop.
• Recommend beverages and promote specialty cocktails, premium spirits, and other menu offerings.
• Engage with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere and memorable rooftop experience.
• Accurately take beverage and food orders and enter transactions into the POS system.
• Ensure proper identification verification and responsible alcohol service in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and recognize signs of intoxication.
• Maintain proper cash handling, credit card processing, and payment procedures.
• Set up and maintain the bar before, during, and after service.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared consistently according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar counters, equipment, glassware, storage areas, and service stations.
• Restock liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and other bar supplies.
• Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and proper storage of beverages and supplies.
• Minimize waste, over-pouring, breakage, and unnecessary product loss.
• Follow proper sanitation, food safety, and health department requirements.
• Maintain and properly operate bar equipment, including ice machines, blenders, draft systems, and other beverage equipment.
• Communicate equipment issues, product shortages, and maintenance needs to management.
• Collaborate with servers, barbacks, food runners, Culinary, and management to ensure efficient service.
• Support special events, private parties, rooftop activations, and high-volume service periods.
• Follow all opening, closing, and side-work procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and adherence to hotel and department standards.
• Follow all hotel safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

BARTENDER ESSENTIALS

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage preparation techniques.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, energetic, and engaging personality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment.
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail, beverage presentation, and consistency.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle cash, credit card transactions, and POS systems accurately.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently bend and reach, and lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor rooftop environment.

Tara Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every Team Member is valued and treated with dignity. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.