Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
350 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Craft Cocktails & Bourbon Vibes: Join the Mixology Team at Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown!
Compensation: $5 + Tips!
Who Should Apply?
Are you a lively, energetic team player who loves creating memorable guest experiences? If you're eager to learn, grow, and showcase your bartending talents, this is the perfect role for you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At HVMG, we prioritize our team and offer fantastic perks and benefits:
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement across HVMG properties.
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-time and part-time options to fit your lifestyle.
- Get Paid Early: Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive.
- Paid Time Off: Relax and recharge with PTO and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Secure Your Future: 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match and no vesting period.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy hotel and food & beverage perks.
What You’ll Do
As our Mixologist, you’ll craft delicious drinks and unforgettable experiences:
- Guest Interaction: Welcome guests warmly, respond to requests promptly, and ensure exceptional service.
- Bartending Excellence: Mix and garnish beverages according to hotel standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Responsible Service: Check guest IDs and adhere to all alcohol service regulations.
- Accurate Transactions: Process payments efficiently using the point-of-sale system, including handling cash, credit cards, and vouchers.
- Bar Maintenance: Stock and organize the bar with supplies like beer, wine, spirits, glassware, and garnishes. Ensure cleanliness and proper sanitation of all bar areas.
- Fresh Ingredients: Cut and store perishables, maintaining their quality for perfect cocktails.
- Other Duties: Assist with additional projects or tasks as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of bourbon and its history, ideal for creating a unique guest experience.
- Experience in crafting creative and high-quality cocktails.
- Familiarity with conducting or assisting in distillery tours, enhancing guest engagement.
- Possession of alcohol safety certifications (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol) to ensure responsible service.
- Previous experience working in a high-volume bar or hospitality-forward environment.
What We’re Looking For
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Skills & Qualifications:
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in high-temperature environments.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 1–3 months of related bartending or hospitality experience.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
162 Room Hotel
In the Heart of Downtown Louisville
Located off I-65, we’re steps from Henry Clay Center, Mercury Ballroom and Louisville Palace. 4th Street Live! and KICC - Kentucky International Convention Center are less than a 10-minute walk. KFC Yum! Center and Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory are within a seven minute-drive. Enjoy our rooftop restaurant, fitness room, and 24-hour Market.
Our Associates Love
- Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
- Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
- Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
- Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts and Perks
Careers at HVMG
HVMG is a successful and experienced hotel management company. Over the 20 years since our founding, we've worked with more than 100 hotels in 23 states, from premium branded properties to independent boutiques and resorts.
We are consistently listed among the top management companies in the hotel business, have won multiple Top Workplace awards, and most importantly, are obsessed with putting our associates first.
Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.
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