Bartender - The Loft

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan with company-ming

Job summary

Montage Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Bartender to craft memorable experiences in a luxury hotel setting. You will greet guests, take orders, prepare cocktails, upsell menu items, and maintain a pristine bar area while delivering exceptional service.

You should enjoy spirits and wine, communicate clearly, and collaborate with a premium service team. The role supports a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Basic communication skills required.
• Interest in spirits, wine and food.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interact one on one with guests, take orders, make cocktails and upsell.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Communicate effectively with management and service staff.
• Deliver WOW moments and exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Spirit & wine knowledge

Team collaboration

Integrity

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It’s All Because of YOU!

Bartender

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Interact one on one with guests, take orders, make cocktails, upsell, ensure guest satisfaction and anticipate guest needs
• Exhibit proper knowledge, selling techniques and service delivery of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and any menu items offered
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar, stocking with appropriate products and supplies
• Work as a team and effectively communicating with management, bartenders, and service staff
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

About You

• You enjoy spirits, wine, and food
• You have basic communication skills
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Prior bartending and micros or other systems experience
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associate’s events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude.

The pay scale for Bartender is $16.90

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.