Lead Bartender, Stories on High (Full-Time) - Hilton Columbus Downtown

Nestled in the heart of the Short North Arts District, connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, our hotel boasts two towers with 1,000 guest rooms, 75,000 square feet of event space and several unique dining experiences.

The Stories on High Team at the Hilton Columbus Downtown is currently seeking a Lead Bartender (Full-Time)to work at our award-winning property. Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality!

Check us out: Stories on High | Hilton Columbus

We offer amazing benefits such as worldwide travel discounts, DailyPay, FREE parking or discounted bus pass, shift meals, paid time off starting on your first day, and much more!

The Ideal Candidate has 3 years of Bartending experience; Lead Bartender experience is preferred. Experience with Team training and menu development is a plus. Full Availability is required for this position.

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Bartender, you would be responsible for preparing beverages and serving food and drinks to guests in support of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to outstanding guest service. You would also be responsible for training new and existing team members to the same standards. Specifically, you would be expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Greet guests and respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
• Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards
• Present and serve beverages to guests
• Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic beverages to guests in accordance with federal, state, local and company laws and regulations
• Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, making change and processing gift certificates, cards and vouchers
• Stock and maintain the bar to include, but not limited to, beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce
• Cut, store and ensure product quality of all beverage-related perishables
• Respond professionally to inebriated guests, as needed

• Train all new bar team members on operational procedures behind the bar

• Ongoing training for all bar team members on upholding standards and more
• Ongoing team trainings during pre-shifts and assist in writing test questions for weekly team member testing
• Supporting cocktail batching & bar set up
• R&D & Menu development

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!