Bartender - The Grand Hotel

Xanterra; Arizona; On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides

Access to hotel fitness center andPool

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon is hiring a Bartender to deliver courteous beverage service to guests and servers, maintain accurate pour control, and uphold alcohol awareness. This role is based at the Grand Canyon South Rim area in Tusayan, Arizona, and is a full-time, year-round position starting in November 2026.

Position pays $13.85/hour plus tips; Arizona tip credit applies. Typical schedule is 32–40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to legally serve alcohol in Arizona.
• Previous bartending experience with knowledge of beer and wine and enforcing state liquor laws.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, efficient beverage service with proper pour control.
• Ensure ID checks and responsible service of alcohol.
• Set up and close bar operations on time and maintain sanitation.
• Handle all cashier duties using Micros system and process payments.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Beer & wine knowledge

Alcohol awareness

POS systems

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!

Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

We’re hiring a Bartender to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing courteous, efficient beverage service to guests and servers while maintaining proper pour control, alcohol awareness and maintaining the service bar area.

The Details

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Start Date: November 2026

Pay: $13.85/hr. + Tips. We use Arizona Tip Credit.

Schedule: Typical schedule is 32-40 hours, 5 days per week (includes weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection® we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

Life at The Grand Hotel:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV
• 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 Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool at the hotel
• Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• 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
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Continually focus on providing exceptional guest service as a primary goal, both in how work is conducted and when interacting with guests.
• Provide prompt, efficient and courteous beverage service to guests ensuring proper mixology, portion control and content information to guests.
• Practice full alcohol awareness as to the levels of guest alcohol consumption and make decisions as to continued service and consumption.
• When necessary courteously and discreetly (as possible) cut-off guests from further service and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Strictly enforce ID compliance to ensure legal age requirements for service and consumption are met.
• Make sure bar operation is set up and ready to open on time.
• Make sure bar operation makes “last call” and stops serving at the proper time.
• Provide dining room service bar to Food & Beverage Servers for beverage orders.
• Provide dining room service in the bar area.
• Maintain sanitation standards for the bar area.
• Perform side work for bar as assigned per shift including stocking of supplies.
• Perform all cashier duties using the Micros system including; ringing up sales collecting cash, credit card, or room charge; tracking Server sales; making shift deposit.
• Handle all guest complaints to best of ability and circumstance as necessary.
• Adhere to all prescribed Company, statutory/regulatory policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to be able to legally serve and sell alcohol beverages in the state of Arizona.
• Previous bartending experience with extensive knowledge of various types of beer, wine, applying and firmly enforcing State liquor laws and company policies with regard to alcohol service.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to physically stand and walk for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly: Stand, walk and lift/carry up to 10 lbs.

Frequently: reach outward, lift/carry up to 20 lbs., and push/pull up to 12 lbs.

Occasionally: Sit, reach outward & above shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and push pull up to 100 lbs.

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 status as a protected veteran.