Bartender

huntington-hotel-group; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC is seeking a Bartender in Goleta, CA. This role involves mixing, pouring drinks, and performing bar and restaurant duties while delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced environment. Reports to Restaurant Manager and requires guest-focused service and adherence to safety and alcohol-serving regulations.

The position offers an hourly wage of $16.90 plus service charges and gratuities. A state liquor card is required; previous bartending experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of bartending experience preferred in a comparable establishment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Updated state liquor card required.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm welcome.
• Handle bar transactions quickly and accurately.
• Ring drinks into POS, collect payment, and make change.
• Mix, garnish and pour drinks per recipes.
• Provide server functions for food orders.
• Wash and sterilize stemware.
• Maintain stocked bar and clean station.
• Monitor alcohol service and check IDs.
• Learn guests' names and preferences.

Skills

Team Player

Excellent Communication

Multi-tasking

Cash Handling

English Skills

Organization

Liquor Card

Job description

Hourly rate $16.90 plus service charge and gratuities.

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.