Bartender

Huntington Hotel Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC in Irvine, CA seeks a bartender to mix and serve drinks in a fast-paced environment. You will greet guests, handle transactions, and provide excellent service while keeping the bar stocked and organized. Prior bartending experience and a valid liquor card are preferred. The role includes second and third shifts with overtime potential.

Join a team focused on guest experiences, operate in compliance with state regulations, and support hosting tasks when needed.

Qualifications

• Team player who enjoys guest interaction.
• Excellent communication in English (read, write, speak).
• Cash handling and basic math accuracy required.
• Updated state liquor card required for bartenders.
• One year bartending experience preferred in a comparable establishment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide a warm welcome.
• Handle bar transactions quickly and accurately in POS.
• Mix, garnish and pour drinks per recipes.
• Provide server functions for food orders and assist hosts as needed.
• Learn guests' names and preferred drinks to build rapport.
• Maintain stocked bar and clean, organized workstation.

Skills

Team Player

People skills

Excellent communication

Cash handling

Basic math

State liquor card

Job description

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.

Irvine, CA

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.

Position Information

Position: Bartender

Status: Full Time

Shift: Second (Afternoon), Third (Night)

Req #: 11104840

Date Posted: August 24, 2026

Location: 17662 Armstrong Ave, Irvine, US, CA, 92614

Job Category: Hourly