Bartender - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra; California; Hybrid; USD 48,216,000 - 53,726,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Death Valley National Park pass

Free access to pool, golf course, rec/

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection’s Oasis at Death Valley is hiring a Bartender to craft cocktails, pour drafts, and pour wine to deliver memorable guest experiences across outlets such as The Inn Bar and Last Kind Words Saloon.

Join a team in a desert oasis setting with year-round operations, competitive pay of $17.20/hour, full-time schedules, and opportunities to work with guests from around the world while advancing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years bartending in hotel, restaurant, or bar setting.
• Familiar with mixing cocktails, pouring wine/beer, bar equipment.
• Experience in high-volume environments preferred.
• TIPS certification required; workshops provided if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and mix quality cocktails.
• Record and enter all food/beverage items in the POS system and serve promptly.
• Upsell and promote wine and menu items while maintaining standards.
• Ensure proper payment collection and cash handling.

Skills

Cocktails

High-volume

POS

Guest service

Tools

Aloha POS

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

Job Summary:

The Bartender position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft, and decanting wine to achieve the best taste. Join our team as a Bartender at The Oasis at Death Valley, where you'll have the opportunity to work in any number of our vibrant bar outlets, including The Inn Bar, The Inn Pool Bar, Last Kind Words Saloon, Wild Rose Tavern, and the Employee Pub.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-time Year-round
Start Dates: On next available start date (approximately three weeks)
Pay: $17.20/hr.
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
• Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
• Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items in to the POS system; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
• Maximize sale by using menu knowledge and suggestive selling techniques. Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship. Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
• Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established Xanterra alcohol policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of lounge and service areas. Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
• Responsible for collecting accurate payment from the guest and depositing the exact amount of sales.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience in a hotel, restaurant, or bar setting.
• Familiarity with mixing cocktails, pouring wine and beer, and using bar equipment.
• Experience in high-volume environments is preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate, Aloha point of sales.
• Knowledge of brands, selections and recipes helpful.
• Computer experience and knowledge of ordering procedures.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation.
• Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.