Bartender | Palihouse West Hollywood

Palihouse West Hollywood; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Palihouse West Hollywood seeks a bartender to craft drinks from brunch to late-night cocktails, while building rapport with guests to create regulars. You will maintain a welcoming bar, learn the full service steps, and restock as needed, ensuring smooth operations with managers and hotel staff.

Required 1–3 years of bartending in quality settings, English fluency, and strong drink knowledge. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a bartender in a high-quality environment.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks with organization.
• Clear communication skills, fluent in English, with basic arithmetic for tabs and inventory.
• Standing and walking throughout shifts; ability to lift and move bar stock as needed.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Craft drinks for every occasion — brunch, tasting menu pairings, or espresso to-go.
• Create a warm, laidback atmosphere and keep the bar tidy and welcoming.
• Learn steps of service, products, menu, and systems inside and out.
• Restock, replenish, and prep the bar as needed.
• Communicate openly with bar and restaurant managers on feedback.
• Collaborate with hotel staff to highlight exclusive bar offerings and promotions.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Fluent English

Cash handling

Inventory management

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Palisociety is a society of unique hotels and residences — Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety, and a growing collection of independently branded properties. Since our first hotel opened in Los Angeles in 2009, we've grown into a nationwide portfolio of neighborhood-centric hotels, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, earning recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, and more.

We consider our employees our greatest asset: structured training from day one, consistent feedback, and a clear path for growth. We develop our leaders from within, because the strongest hospitality companies are the ones that grow their own.

ABOUT PALIHOUSE WEST HOLLYWOOD

Palihouse West Hollywood sits on famed West 3rd Street, with 95 guestrooms, an indoor/outdoor pool lounge, and the Lobby Lounge, Café and Bar - a charming meeting, drinking, and dining destination serving a California-centric menu, bespoke cocktails, daily happy hour, and weekend brunch in gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces.

POSITION PROFILE

The Bartender brings the energy behind the bar at Palihouse West Hollywood's Lobby Lounge, Café and Bar -crafting well-made drinks and building the kind of rapport that turns first-time guests into regulars. You'll bring precision and personality to everything from morning espresso to late-night cocktails.

THE TASK AT HAND

• Craft drinks for every occasion — mimosas at brunch, chef's-tasting-menu pairings, or espresso to-go.
• Create a warm, laidback atmosphere and keep the bar tidy and welcoming for guests and staff alike.
• Learn our steps of service, products, menu, and systems inside and out.
• Restock, replenish, and prep the bar as needed.
• Communicate openly with bar and restaurant managers on customer feedback.
• Collaborate with hotel staff to make sure overnight guests know about exclusive bar offerings and promotions.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 1–3 years of experience as a Bartender in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual environment.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks, with the ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
• Clear communication skills, fluent in English, with basic arithmetic for tabs and inventory.

Physical

• Standing and walking throughout the shift, with the ability to lift and carry bar stock as needed.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 401(k).
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay.
• Career advancement and professional development as we open new hotels and restaurants nationwide.
• Employee discounts across our entire portfolio (25 hotels and more to come!).