Bartender

Huntington Hotels Irvine, California, United States Customer Service

About this position

Join the Huntington Team

Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC manages and develops Marriott- and Hilton-branded hotels with a focus on strong operations and memorable guest experiences. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great fit.

Why Huntington

  • Career growth: Learn the business from experienced leaders and build skills that transfer across hotels and departments
  • Supportive culture: Work with a team that values accountability, service, and doing the right thing
  • Variety and opportunity: Exposure to multiple brands, systems, and day-to-day operations
  • Guest-first mindset: Be empowered to take ownership and make things right for guests


Title: Bartender

Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this position is to mix, pour drinks and perform other bar and restaurant related duties while providing outstanding service in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet guests with a warm welcome.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by handling bar transactions in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.
  • Ring drink oders into POS immediately, collect payment, and make correct change.
  • Mix, garnish and pour drinks according to standard recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.
  • Perform server functions for all food orders.
  • Perform hosting functions when necessary.
  • Make patrons feel welcomed using clear and enthusiastic language.
  • Keep bar stocked with necessary beverages, food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times.
  • Keep work station clean and well organized.
  • Wash and sterilize stemware.
  • Anticipate patron's needs and act on them.
  • Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked.
  • Check identification of patrons to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Refuse to serve beverages to patrons whoare not of legal age in a polite manner.
  • Monitor behavior of patrons consuming alcohol, count number of drinks served, adhere to all State regulations for serving alcohol.
  • Learn guests' names and favorite drinks.

Qualifications:

  • Team Player
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Warm, friendly personality
  • Excellent communication skills (read, write, speak, and understand English)
  • Orginization skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Trustworthy with cash and company property
  • Updated state liquor card required
  • One (1) year of bartending experience preferred (in comparable establishment)
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic reading skills
  • Basic knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand for long periods and move around at a brisk pace
  • Continuously reach, bend. lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
  • Remain stationary for long periods of time.
  • Be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Frequent hand washing.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

California & Federal (FLSA) Wage/Hour Notes

  • This position is Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with federal FLSA and California wage and hour requirements.
  • Meal and rest periods are provided in accordance with California requirements.
  • Scheduling, timekeeping, and all hours worked must be accurately recorded; no off-the-clock work.
  • Paid sick leave and other required benefits are provided in accordance with California and any applicable local ordinances.

Employment Statements

  • Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC/Huntington Atlantic Hotels LLC and Huntington Hospitality Management LLC are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Employment is at-will (unless otherwise required by law or written agreement).
  • This job description is not a contract and may be modified based on business needs.