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Lead Bartender

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University/Oakland

329 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

111 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Full-Time

Opportunity: Lead Bartender

Supervise the daily operations of food and beverage outlets and services including food quality, customer satisfaction, associate schedules and their performance in accordance with established restaurant and guest service standards.

Potential Career Path

Beverage/Restaurant Supervisor – Restaurant Manager - Food and Beverage Manager

Essential Job Functions

  • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders.
  • If applicable, take orders, and serve and clear food and beverage to guests seated at tables in bar and lounge areas.
  • Issue guest check and complete payment process.
  • Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
  • Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed.
  • Complete required side work prior to shift end.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Monitor product quality and guest satisfaction in food and beverage outlets and services, ensuring food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications.
  • Ensure the restaurant and other F&B services comply with sanitation and safety standards for guests and associates.
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food in outlet.
  • Perform service functions during periods of high volume or staffing shortages.
  • Assist with maintaining proper par levels and inventories of food and beverage supplies such as linen, glassware, silverware, china, condiments, etc.
  • Ensure staff abides by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Ensure all equipment is in working order; report malfunctions and follow up on repairs.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum one year of experience in supervisory role in a restaurant or banquet setting, coupled with food service background at the a server level required.
  • Knowledge of bar service and liquor inventory controls required.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working varied shifts, holidays and weekends.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Posted April 20, 2025

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University/Oakland

Built on the site of the former J&L Steel Mill, The Hotel Indigo® Pittsburgh University/Oakland is nestled in between Southside and Oakland. This vibrant boutique hotel gives nod to its steel mill past and its high tech existence today. Each of our spacious rooms features plush bedding, spa-inspired showers, ergonomically designed desk chairs, free Wi-Fi, and views of the Monongahela River. Our restaurant and lounge, Eliza, takes its name from the Eliza Furnace that once existed at the J& L Steel Mill. Additionally, our Rooftop Bar and yoga deck provide spectacular views of Southside, and the Hot Metal Bridge, which carried 180 tons of steel per hour over the Monongahela River during WWII.