Bartender, The Bar (FT)

Hotel Bel-Air; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Pension/401k plan

Sick time

Vacation time

Free meals on duty

Uniform with laundry provided

Hotel benefits

Complimentary stays with breakfast at

50% off at Dorchester Collection hotel

Job summary

Hotel Bel-Air, part of Dorchester Collection, is looking for a Bartender to craft memorable guest experiences at the bar with flair and precision.

You will handle cocktail preparation, garnish with attention to detail, and respond to guest requests, ensuring the highest standards of service. The role requires flexibility for weekends and holidays within a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Wine and beverage knowledge is essential.
• Passion for mixology and bartending.
• Attention to detail is critical for this role.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• English is the primary language used in the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Run the bar operations and entertainment, crafting cocktails with flair.
• Fulfill special guest requests including dietary restrictions and occasions.
• Bring to life our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.
• Perform tasks safely, including standing for extended periods and handling weights.
• Work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Mixology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English language

Job description

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Bartender you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story

What you'll get

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Medical/Dental/Vison Benefits
• Pension/401k Plan
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• Free Meals on Duty
• Uniform provided with complimentary laundry included
• Hotel Benefits
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 9 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay once a year at each hotel! Tenured tiered program.
• 50% off at restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels

Our Bartenders earn $25.00/hour

What you'll do

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for creating a memorable experience for our guests by running the bar operations and entertainment through cocktail making with flair and expertise during their day. This will include prepping, creating, and garnishing all drinks to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You’ll also have special requests from our guest sometimes involving dietary restrictions, drink preferences and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Bartenders.
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Bartender you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand for up to 8 hours. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, use hand, finger and wrist dexterity. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Bartender, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel

What you'll bring

• You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
• Wine & Beverage knowledge is essential for success in this role.
• Passion for mixology and bartending
• You have a talent for attention to detail is critical for this role.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.

Job Location

USA

Our Hotels

We are not just a collection of hotels, but instead a talented community. A family with a shared passion and commitment to, unapologetically, love and breathe who we are every day. We do this with a backdrop of extraordinary hotels, steeped in history, glamour and stories, which provide the perfect stage for our people – our Legends – to live our vision –Treasured by Guests, Cherished by Employees, Celebrated Worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy., which is an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. When submitting your application, please let us know if you require any special accommodations during the interview process.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.

Reference

2026-6501