Bartender

Description

We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and guest-focused Bartender for Toasted Barrel located inside the Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. This individual will help create a welcoming and memorable guest experience through exceptional service, beverage knowledge, and genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate is friendly, engaging, efficient, and passionate about creating a fun and inviting atmosphere while delivering outstanding service.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Part-time availability with opportunity for additional hours based on business needs.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and brand standards

• Provide friendly, attentive, and engaging service to all guests

• Learn and confidently explain menu items, beverage offerings, and promotions

• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and charge transactions to guest accounts through the POS system 

• Set up and maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout the bar and outlet

• Manage opening, closing, stocking, prep, garnishes, glassware, and daily side work responsibilities 

• Follow all responsible alcohol service guidelines, California RBS requirements, and IHM policies

• Verify guest identification and monitor alcohol consumption to ensure responsible service standards are maintained 

• Communicate guest concerns, service issues, or alcohol-related incidents promptly to management

• Work collaboratively with hotel and food & beverage team members to ensure smooth operations

• Effectively manage the bar environment during both slower periods and unexpected high-volume rushes while maintaining service standards and guest engagement

• Maintain a strong sense of urgency, organization, and accountability while independently managing bar operations as needed

Job Qualifications:

• Previous bartending or food and beverage experience preferred

• Hotel or hospitality experience preferred

• Knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service practices

• Comfortable working independently and managing guest service during solo shifts as needed 

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting

• Comfortable handling changing business levels while maintaining professionalism and service standards 

• Strong communication and guest service skills with an outgoing and approachable personality

• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and sense of accountability

• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve operational or guest concerns as needed

• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and a positive guest experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

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Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• HSA & FSA plans available! 
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance Commuter benefits including transit & parking 
• Pet Insurance 
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services 
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand 
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand 
• Team Member recognition and bonus 
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work 
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals 
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

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