Bartender (Seasonal) | Hotel Zoso

Bartender (Seasonal) | Hotel Zoso Create connections. Craft cocktails. Make every interaction memorable. As a Bartender at Hotel Zoso, you will prepare and serve inspired beverages while creating a welcoming, engaging experience for every guest. You will combine beverage knowledge, attentive service, responsible alcohol practices, and thoughtful conversation to bring the energy of Hotel Zoso to life. Let’s start off with the most important part—what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50 Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) Benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k) HSA/FSA Plans—with employer contribution Values-Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe) Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow! Third-Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Parks and Attractions & so much more) Our Commitment to You: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive—and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team, and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive, lasting impression on everyone we meet. What Success Looks Like Your Impact Welcome guests, take orders, answer questions, and recommend cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages. Prepare and serve beverages accurately and efficiently according to established recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls. Enter orders and process cash, credit-card, room-charge, and gratuity transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system. Verify identification, monitor alcohol consumption, recognize signs of intoxication, and follow all responsible-beverage-service requirements. Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings, ingredients, allergens, menu items, promotions, and daily specials. Set up and stock the bar with liquor, beer, wine, ice, glassware, garnishes, mixers, and supplies; monitor inventory and communicate shortages. Prepare garnishes, mixers, juices, and other ingredients needed for service. Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized bar, including bar tops, service wells, equipment, glassware, coolers, storage areas, floors, and mats. Complete all opening, ongoing, and closing side work, including restocking, cleaning, removing trash and recycling, securing products, and preparing the bar for the next shift. Accurately document spills, waste, complimentary items, voids, and product transfers. Work collaboratively with servers, barbacks, bussers, culinary and banquet team members, and managers to provide timely, seamless service. Assist with Food & Beverage and banquet setup, service, breakdown, restocking, and cleanup as business needs require. Follow all food-safety, sanitation, liquor, cash-handling, safety, security, and company procedures. What You Bring Must be at least 21 years of age. At least one year of related bartending education, training, and/or experience preferred. Working knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, bar equipment, liquor laws, and responsible alcohol service. Ability to operate a computerized point-of-sale system and accurately process guest payments. Strong guest-service, communication, organization, and time-management skills. Ability to remain composed, attentive, and accurate in a fast-paced environment. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull supplies and equipment associated with bar service. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and property events based on business needs. A valid Riverside County Food Handler Certificate and California Responsible Beverage Service certification are required. If not currently certified, the company will cover the certification fees and provide paid time to complete the training. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or another role.