Bartender | RESET Joshua Tree | Twentynine Palms, CA

PM Hotel Group; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Onboarding & training

Mentorship

Development plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Modus by PM Hotel Group in Joshua Tree area is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional guest service, craft drinks to standard recipes, and maintain bar operations. You will balance cash, promote promotions, and coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure a seamless dining experience.

The role requires on-site work, a focus on teamwork, and compliance with safety policies. Day-to-day duties include setup, cleaning, and assisting with cross-training as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality guest service in a bar or restaurant.
• Ability to upsell drinks and promotions to increase revenue.
• Comfort with handling cash and making accurate change.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they approach the bar and promote house drinks.
• Take orders, prepare beverages, and ensure consistency with recipes.
• Receive and balance cash, cards, and tips; reconcile at shift end.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service staff for bar/lounge guests.
• Monitor guest alcohol service and escalate to management when needed.
• Maintain bar setup, stock, cleanliness, and equipment operation.
• Participate in safety and company policy trainings as required.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Upselling

Team coordination

Beverage preparation

Inventory management

Job description

Bartender | RESET Joshua Tree | Twentynine Palms, CA

Job Category: Food & Beverage

Requisition Number: BARTE019673

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• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Description

Who We Are

• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
• Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open-minded individuals who embrace change.
• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.
• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer.

What You Will Do

• Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues.
• Obtain, count and secure bartender’s bank; receive cash and credit payments from customers; give accurate change and balance cash drawer at end of shift
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Prepare beverages requested by customers. Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs. Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable.
• Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
• Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Set up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies. Perform pre- and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice-bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.). Requisition all necessary supplies.
• Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
• Inspect bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness and inspect all equipment and machinery for proper operation. Sweep and mop bar floor after shift. Wipe down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables, and other areas as required.
• To maintain the proper care and cleanliness of tableware and serving equipment, handling both to minimize breakage.
• To follow all company policies and procedures.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• Follow all company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to avoid injury to yourself and others.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

What’s In It for You

• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan to set you up for success.
• Coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop yourself and your team.
• Personalized development plan to fit your individual role and career goals.
• Leadership courses to improve your personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Monthly fitness and transportation credits.
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• SERVE OTHERS.
• LIVE 360.
• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM.
• COMMUNICATE.
• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE.
• TAKE OWNERSHIP.
• LEARN + INNOVATE.
• EMBRACE CHANGE

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related.

Modus by PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

This position will require moving at least 50% of the time and lifting up to 50 lbs.

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