Lead Bartender

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Freehand Los Angeles to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Freehand is a collection of hotels that combine the social culture of a hostel with innovative design, award winning food and beverage, and a community-driven atmosphere. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

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Compensation

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist the Outlet Manager in the planning and management of the Restaurant, Room Service and other food and beverage outlets as appropriate in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor servers and busperson adherence to all service standards.

• Supervise service of guests, being watchful of signals from guests in need of service.

• Assist manager to establish and monitor sidework duty completion.

• Maintain bank to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.

• Read daily communication sheets from previous shift and prepare one for the following shift. Check floor plan for appropriate coverage.

• Check restaurant for cleanliness and set up. Check service stands and aisle areas. Check tables for cleanliness and proper set up.

• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate liquor requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

• Communicate daily with restaurant manager with regard to special events, house counts, etc.

• Assist restaurant manager in conducting menu classes and taste panels.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills      

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Ability to use point of sale.

• Ability to lift/carry weight up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to push/and pull carts of products weighing up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.