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Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to grow your career at Hilton Milwaukee's Monarch Lounge? Located in the lobby, the Monarch Lounge has an upscale, 1920s art-deco feel that offers guests a comfortable place to relax and socialize. The Lounge offers a bites and dessert menu in addition to serving craft cocktails, wine, and local beer. We are seeking a dedicated Mixologist/ Lead Bartender to deliver exceptional Food and Beverage service and showcase strong mixology skills in an elevated lounge setting.

There's no better time to join us as the Hilton Milwaukee just completed a $40 million renovation. This extensive transformation elevated our guest rooms, event spaces, and grand lobby to reflect a new era of modern elegance. Connected to the newly expanded Baird Center, the Hilton Milwaukee is not only the city's largest hotel but also a historic gem. If you're passionate about Hospitality and ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to become part of our team.

What will you be doing:

• Set up and stock the bar daily, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.

• Maintain stock, cut, and store fresh garnishes, juices, and perishables to ensure quality.

• Greet guests, take food and drink orders, mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and portion control.
• Serve food at the bar and take tables when needed

• Understand food and drink menu, wine list, ingredients, preparation, and service.

• Efficiently use POS and manage bar inventory.

• Handle cash transactions, verify charges, and process guest checks.

• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard products to meet health standards and maintain glassware.

• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

• Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests and acting as a server when guests want to be served in the bar area.

What we are looking for:

• At least two years of bartending or bar service experience in a fine dining outlet.

• Must be available to work weekend nights.

• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with the hospitality industry.

• Must have a high level of knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer. Must be able to recite vintages, regions, and multiple levels of liquor.

• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. Bartending certificate required. TIPS certification is required.

• Basic math skills for cash register operations, making change, totaling checks, and understanding portion sizes.

• Proficient in English for guest communication and order taking; basic writing skills for requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.

• Manual dexterity for garnishes, handling glassware and bottles, scooping ice, mixing drinks, and retrieving stock.

What's in it for you:

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa

• Free parking

• "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres

• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company

• Early wage access

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match

• And more!

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Union

Shift Available : Varies (including nights, weekends and holidays)

Pay Rate: $19.03/hour

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Hilton Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer.

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