ABOUT HOTEL DROVER:

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the West, Hotel Drover delivers true Texas hospitality. Named to honor the legendary cowboys who drove cattle to market across the plains, Hotel Drover is an Autograph Collection® property, offering a truly unique guest experience in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Our goal is simple. To harness the true spirit of the Stockyards through the legacy of the drover, creating an experience that can only be achieved here in Fort Worth. Proud of where we came from, we greet visitors with a tip of the hat and a firm handshake, welcoming all to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and genuine Texas hospitality.

So, dust off your boots, grab your hat and join us at Hotel Drover.

WHO WE’RE SEEKING:

We’re seeking a unique individual who will embody the heart and soul of the Fort Worth Stockyards while caring deeply about our brand and community – someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This person is driven to create meaningful experiences for our employees, guests, and community. 

We want to work with someone who brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We are seeking an individual who will whole-heartedly take responsibility for ensuring Hotel Drover successfully delivers Legendary Service to every guest, every day. 

We have poured our passion, energy, and excitement into crafting an extraordinary place and brand – and we know that the right Banquets & Catering Bartender for Hotel Drover will be as inspired and passionate about this vision as we are. Care for people, have a belief in the power of community, and the desire to create extraordinary experiences drive us. You must apply if these things also drive you!

As a Banquet Bartender, it will be your responsibility to prepare drinks for guests and to serve them in a professional and courteous matter. Drinks will also be prepared upon request. The essential hospitality standards must always be used: eye contact, speak first and engage in polite conversation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage functions and deliver results in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Set bar according to event order
• Greet and serve guests at the bar.
• Pour drinks, suing the standard pour according to specifications
• Serve drinks to guests, along with filling orders for the Food and Cocktail servers.
• Handle cash and credit transactions
• Clean and change empty trash cans as necessary
• Fill and clean ice bins
• Stock beer and wine coolers
• Clean shelving, stainless steel, mixers, cups, and all bar tools
• Notify manager if a guest is becoming intoxicated or rude to other guests
• Follow uniform and grooming specifications
• Communicate with support crew and management
• Serve food if requested
• Operate bar equipment
• Unpack deliverables and restock the bar

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ Years of experience as a banquet bartender
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• The team member is required to perform all necessary job duties. T
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual is a plus

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Hit the Mark, Every Time
• Blaze New Trails
• Spark Warmth
• Be Intentional
• Honor All
• Do Right
• Stay Curious

Hotel Drover complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status.