Bartender - Embassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas Silicon Valley

Hilton; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Bartender to join our Hotels team. You will brighten guests' days by delivering memorable beverage experiences and maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a flexible evening schedule, including Thursdays and Sundays, and collaboration with managers during receptions. Responsibilities include crafting drinks to spec, managing bar stock, handling payments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering beverage service with a guest-first mindset.
• Ability to work a variable evening schedule, including Thursdays and Sundays.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with upbeat, friendly interactions and look for ways to make experiences special.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes, ensuring accuracy and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain bar operations by stocking and organizing bar supplies and perishables for seamless service.
• Process payments accurately using the POS system and handle cash, cards, and vouchers.
• Monitor product quality and manage inventory to ensure freshness of beverages.
• Address guest concerns professionally, ensuring a safe environment and appropriate handling of intoxicated guests.
• Adhere to health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Bartender, you’re not just preparing and serving drinks – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To

• Work a variable schedule at least including Thursdays and Sundays in the evenings.
• Provide a great customer experience at our Manager's receptions.
• Have a positive and friendly attitude towards guests and team members!

Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Prepare and serve beverages: Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to recipe standards, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction
• Maintain bar operations: Stock and organize bar supplies, including beverages, glassware, and perishables, for seamless service
• Process payments efficiently and accurately: Use the point-of-sale system to correctly handle cash, credit/debit cards, gift certificates, and vouchers
• Monitor product quality: Manage inventory and ensure the freshness and quality of all beverage-related items
• Address guest concerns professionally: Manage situations involving intoxicated guests with care and respect, ensuring a safe environment
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.