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Bartender

The Lantern Columbia
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at The Lantern Columbia?

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Position Summary: Our bartenders are responsible for making patrons and guests of Ladder 13 feel better than before they first interacted. The bartender represents the restaurant and the hotel and understands our philosophy that patrons/guests come to us to connect with others around the food and beverage we serve. We want to enhance their moods with friendly, educated, and relational service while providing consistent and tasteful food and beverage.

As to who you'll work with: Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

  • Welcome guests to Ladder 13, quickly build a relationship.
  • Assist the guest through their beverage (and food) decision making.
  • Have a master understanding of the cocktail recipes, wine list, beers, and food menu items.
  • Consistently prepare drinks per Ladder 13's standards.
  • Organize bar and back of house areas in a clean and disciplined manner supporting a busy bar, including prep work.
  • Accurately input orders, including modifiers, into Toast, the POS of Ladder 13.
  • Accurately and timely perform opening and closing procedures along with side work as assigned.
  • Follow proper procedure regarding cash handling, following cash bank reconciliation and end of shift drop.
  • Maintain a clean bar, work space, and inventory areas.
  • Know and comply with food handling and liquor laws.
  • Adhere to Ladder 13's uniform (clothing) standards.
  • Assist food and beverage team as situations arise.
  • Follow procedures as it relates to modifiers, guest recovery, complaints, etc.
  • Be a great teammate to servers, bartenders, and colleagues.

Experience and Education:

Previous experience as a bartender or barback

Experience with cocktail creation, understanding of wines and beer.

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies
ServSafe, TIPS Certification

Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

EEO/D/V

Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

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