Bartender

About the role

Bartenders work directly with customers by mixing and serving drink orders. Their responsibilities include verifying age requirements, knowing alcohol pairing and tastes, knowing how to make traditional and classy drinks, processing payments, managing inventory, and cleaning bar supplies.

Pay

Starting pay $16.27 per hour plus tips.

Benefits

At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace.

• Health Coverage: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, FSA and HSA options are available.
• Secure Your Future: 401K plan with discretionary yearly match.
• Peace of Mind: Paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and optional additional employee-paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Robust PTO plan, 7 paid holidays, and earned wage access program for quick paycheck access.
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sober support network, and a recovery-friendly workplace.
• Perks: Exclusive hotel travel discounts. Additional benefits may be available based on property-specific locations.

Responsibilities

• Verify age requirements for alcohol service.
• Mix and serve drink orders, including traditional and classy drinks.
• Understand alcohol pairing and tastes.
• Process payments and manage inventory.
• Clean bar supplies and maintain a tidy workspace.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol, per state law.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience.
• TIPS certification preferred.
• Allergy Awareness training helpful.

Skills

• High-level customer service.
• Effective communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
• Attention to detail.
• Maintain composure under pressure.

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding job that requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable eligible individuals to perform essential functions.