What are the responsibilities and job description for the BARTENDER position at Hotel Magdalena?
Summary
Summer House on Music Lane is looking for a Bartender who will mix and serve drinks to
patrons (directly or through wait staff), wait on Bar patrons and serve items from the bar menu,
create bar menu items, and all food preparation associated with Bar service.
About our Company:
Life gathers around water in Texas, and Hotel Magdalena honors our spring-fed culture and the
community that grows near it. The design of the 89-room hotel takes inspiration from the local
lake house ethos of the 1970s, situated amongst rolling grounds and natural beauty inspired by
Texas. The Magdalena is also home to Summer House on Music Lane and Magdalena Bar,
offering locals and visitors alike more places to hang out and experience the best of Austin, off
of South Congress.
Summer House on Music Lane, the full service restaurant at Hotel Magdalena, is inspired by the
casual sophistication that defines a lake house weekend. The menu features honest cooking
taking cues from old school hospitality but with a decidedly unpretentious, Austin sensibility. We
are open to the public every day of the week on South Congress; more than a hotel restaurant!
Hotel Magdalena is proud to be part of the Bunkhouse family. Bunkhouse is a hospitality
company that is founded on the pillars of design, music, and authentic community-driven
experiences. Bunkhouse operates and has designed, developed, and revitalized a celebrated
portfolio of hospitality projects throughout the U.S., which include Hotel San José, Hotel Saint
Cecilia, Austin Motel, Jo’s Coffee, Equipment Room, The Carpenter Hotel and Carpenters Hall
in Austin; Hotel Havana and Ocho in San Antonio; Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco, California;
and Hotel San Cristóbal and Benno in Todos Santos, Mexico, and Hotel Genevieve in Louisville,
Kentucky with plans for expansion and future projects throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
We're looking for:
Summer House on Music Lane is looking for a Bartender who will mix and serve drinks to
patrons (directly or through wait staff), wait on Bar patrons and serve items from the bar menu,
create bar menu items, and all food preparation associated with Bar service.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Six (6) months related experience in hospitality or service industry
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff
- Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Property Management System and Point of Sale)
- Ability to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
Job Requirements:
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix ingredients to prepare and garnish cocktails and other beverages according to Bunkhouse standards
- Serve snacks or food items to customers as requested or submit order to Kitchen
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
- Help plan and organize the menu and operations of the Cocktail Lounge or Bar
- Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and
when necessary
- Collect money for all orders taken
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
- Balance cash receipts
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
- Order or requisition liquors and supplies
- Ask customers who become loud and unruly to leave
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area
be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position.
This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed.
Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.
Working Conditions/Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of a
- The person in this position may have to lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds on a daily basis;
- The person having this position may have to remain stationary for one (1) hour, move
up to eight (8) hours per day
Benefits:
Bunkhouse offers a liberal working environment that encourages individuality and creativity. We
offer a superior benefits package to employees who work 30 hours/week or more that includes:
- Highly subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Short Term Disability coverage
- Generous Paid Time off (Full Time)
- Free stays at Bunkhouse hotels (Full Time)
- 401k with company matching
- Employee Discounts (50% off on food & beverage!)
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave (Full Time, after 1 year employment)
