# Lead Bartender **Company:** [Millennium Hotels and Resorts](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/44qrjFFDqVPMCFanufiQ7j.md) **Location:** Sunnyvale, United States **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** M Social Sunnyvale [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/e27fd6ff-b9e7-42cc-b085-f6cbd0045d63) ## Description ![](https://workablehr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/photos/700167/224a079236d2cf211d733069fadb2bc1.png) ![](https://workablehr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/photos/700167/d105ff56c2de27b03803749fd6c03f9a.jpg) **Hotel Name:** M Social Sunnyvale **Location:** Onsite – Sunnyvale, CA **Salary Range:** $26.00 Hourly ### **Join the Team at M Social Sunnyvale** At **M Social Sunnyvale**, we don’t just welcome guests—we create moments, spark connections, and bring energy to every interaction. Designed for the _young at heart_, M Social delivers a bold and vibrant hospitality experience. ### **About M Social Sunnyvale** As the first ground-up M Social in the U.S., this innovative property features 263 rooms, a dynamic courtyard, and the signature Beast & Butterflies social hub. Located in Silicon Valley, the hotel blends technology, design, and social connectivity to create a unique guest experience. As part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader with over 145 hotels across key destinations worldwide, our hotel is backed by a legacy of quality, consistency, and service excellence—driven by a passion for hospitality, an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and a progressive, solutions-oriented approach." At Millennium, we are guided by our core values: - **Passion for Hospitality** – Delivering meaningful and memorable guest experiences - **Entrepreneurial** – Taking ownership and acting with agility - **Innovation & Progressive** – Continuously improving how we operate and serve - **Solutions & Results Oriented** – Staying adaptable and focused on results These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we create exceptional experiences for our guests and our teams. **About the Role:** As our **Lead Bartender**, you will help lead the bar experience at Beast & Butterflies, combining expert beverage knowledge with exceptional hospitality and team leadership. You will craft high-quality cocktails, support daily bar operations, and help guide the bartending team in delivering a consistent, energetic, and memorable guest experience. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender who leads by example, has strong knowledge of cocktails and beverage service, and thrives in a fast-paced, social environment. **Your Impact – Beverage & Guest Experience** You will serve as a key leader within the bar operation, helping ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and exceptional guest service. Your leadership will help create an engaging atmosphere while supporting the team in meeting M Social's service and operational standards. **What You'll Be Doing** **Beverage Service** - Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and brand standards - Create handcrafted cocktails while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation - Demonstrate strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits - Provide knowledgeable recommendations based on guest preferences - Monitor beverage quality, presentation, and consistency throughout service - Accurately process guest checks and payments using the POS system - Practice responsible alcohol service and monitor guest alcohol consumption **Leadership & Team Support** - Lead by example and set the standard for exceptional bar service - Support, coach, and mentor bartenders and barbacks during daily operations - Help assign and prioritize tasks to ensure smooth service - Communicate operational priorities and service expectations to the bar team - Assist management with training and onboarding of new team members - Provide feedback and escalate performance or operational concerns to management - Help maintain a positive, collaborative, and social team environment **Guest Experience** - Welcome and engage guests with a warm, friendly, and confident approach - Build rapport with guests and create personalized beverage experiences - Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests - Handle guest concerns professionally and assist with service recovery when appropriate - Create an energetic atmosphere that reflects the M Social brand - Maintain professionalism while creating genuine social connections with guests **Bar Operations** - Oversee bar setup and readiness for service - Ensure liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and supplies are properly stocked - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas - Complete opening, closing, and side-work duties according to established procedures - Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and monitoring beverage levels - Communicate product and supply needs to management - Help ensure proper storage and handling of alcoholic beverages and supplies **Team Collaboration** - Work closely with Food & Beverage, Culinary, Banquet, and Management teams - Coordinate beverage service during high-volume periods and special events - Communicate effectively regarding guest requests, menu changes, and operational priorities - Support restaurant and banquet beverage operations as needed - Foster a team-first environment where employees support one another **Safety & Compliance** - Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations - Verify guest identification and comply with California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) requirements - Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately and securely - Follow company policies regarding responsible alcohol service - Maintain a safe and sanitary bar environment - Report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns promptly ## Requirements - Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences - Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment - Strong multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving abilities - Professional appearance and positive attitude - Ability to coach and support team members - Strong knowledge of beverage service and bar operations - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts **Technical / Role-Specific Requirements** - Minimum 2–3 years of bartending experience, preferably in a full-service restaurant, hotel, upscale bar, or lifestyle property - Previous lead bartender or supervisory experience preferred - Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits - Experience with craft cocktails and premium spirits - Experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems - Food Handler Card required or ability to obtain upon hire - Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification required or ability to obtain as required by California law - Ability to accurately handle cash and beverage transactions **Preferred Qualifications** - Previous hotel or lifestyle restaurant experience preferred - Mixology training or cocktail certification is a plus - Wine knowledge or WSET certification is beneficial - Experience training and mentoring bartenders - Experience with cocktail menu development is a plus - Bilingual abilities are a plus **Physical Requirements** - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift - Frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds - Ability to bend, reach, stock shelves, and move quickly in a busy bar environment - Ability to safely handle glassware, beverage products, and bar equipment - Comfortable working in a high-volume, guest-facing environment **Education** - High school diploma or equivalent preferred - Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered ## Benefits At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we support our employees with a competitive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long-term success: - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (where applicable) - Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays - Hotel Room Discounts across our global portfolio - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) _Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and company policy._ **Why Join Us** At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, you’re not just taking on a role—you’re joining a global organization committed to people, performance, and growth. Whether you’re supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering service on the front line, your work contributes to a culture focused on hospitality, collaboration, and results. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact, we invite you to join our team.