Bartender | Part Time
Omni Las Colinas Hotel is a vibrant urban retreat in Irving, Texas, featuring 401 luxury guest rooms, 96 suites, and over 50,000 sq ft of event space. The AAA Four Diamond property recently completed a $13 million renovation, adding modern design, enhanced amenities, and refreshed guest experiences. Highlights include waterfront dining, a resort‑style pool, and the iconic LRH Restaurant & Bar, serving leisure travelers, business professionals, and locals alike.
Overview
The Bartender will provide efficient, friendly, professional customer service while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. This position supports multiple Food & Beverage outlets, including restaurants and other assigned outlets. The Bartender will ensure guests receive prompt, attentive service and create an engaging, memorable experience.
Responsibilities
- Acknowledge and greet all guests, anticipate guest needs, and respond promptly to guest inquiries and requests.
- Be fully knowledgeable of food and beverage offerings for assigned outlets.
- Provide professional and attentive bar service in restaurants, pool areas, and other assigned Food & Beverage outlets.
- Monitor and maintain bar cleanliness, sanitation, and organization at all times.
- Provide silverware, napkins, condiments, and other service items before presenting food at the bar area.
- Clean and reset the bar area as guests depart or as drink preparation is completed.
- Complete proper bar setup and breakdown procedures.
- Follow proper triple‑sink procedures and all required sanitation standards.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with management, kitchen staff, servers, and other team members.
- Contribute to a professional workplace that maximizes employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Work effectively with a diverse front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house team.
- Ensure the responsible service of alcohol by following all legal requirements, including proper identification, carding procedures, and monitoring alcohol consumption.
- Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests and promptly record all transactions in the MICROS system.
- Maintain guest tabs and process payments accurately and promptly.
- Monitor product pars and communicate replenishment needs to management.
- Maintain appropriate product levels and assist with inventory control as assigned.
- Sell and upsell food and beverage products while providing recommendations based on guest preferences.
- Maintain knowledge of specialty cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and other beverage offerings.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area throughout the shift.
- Provide service to guests in line with Omni Moments of Service Standards.
- Flexibly support other Food & Beverage outlets as business needs require.
- Work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, team‑oriented environment.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of bartending experience; high‑volume and casual environments preferred.
- Previous experience in restaurant, pool, resort, sports, or live‑entertainment bar service preferred.
- Strong commitment to quality service and demonstrated food and beverage knowledge.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and specialty cocktails.
- Must have an unexpired Food Handler’s permit and TIPS/TABC certification, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently operate MICROS or similar POS systems.
- Previous cash‑handling and payment‑processing experience preferred.
- Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance at all times.
- Ability to work cohesively with team members across multiple Food & Beverage outlets.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask while maintaining attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent customer service, problem‑solving, and service recovery skills.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak pool periods.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items as required to perform essential job functions.