Bartender - The Moxy San Diego Gaslamp

Island Hospitality Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including Medical, Dental,

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA plans available

Dependent care FSA

Identity Theft Protection Insurance

Commuter benefits including transit &

Pet Insurance

PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Subscriptions

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Family Leave

401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 0

Job summary

Island Hospitality Management is seeking a friendly Bartender for Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp to create memorable experiences for hotel guests and locals. You will greet guests, recommend drinks, prepare cocktails and light bites, and foster a lively, welcoming atmosphere in a prime Gaslamp Quarter location.

This role requires an outgoing personality, ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, strong knowledge of beverages, and strict adherence to responsible alcohol service and health codes.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated team player with initiative and achievement drive.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hotel bar.
• Strong guest service focus and attentiveness to guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and recommend food and beverage offerings.
• Prepare and serve cocktails and light bites to guests.
• Receive beverage orders and coordinate with kitchen as needed.
• Maintain a well-stocked bar and ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Team Player

Guest Service

Problem Solving

Adaptable

Job description

Description

As our Bartender at Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp, you'll be the face of one of San Diego's most vibrant social spaces, creating memorable experiences for hotel guests and locals alike. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter and just steps from Petco Park, Moxy is more than a hotel—it's a destination where great drinks, music, and genuine hospitality come together. You'll greet guests, recommend food and beverage offerings, prepare and serve cocktails and light bites, answer questions, and create an energetic, welcoming atmosphere. To succeed in this role, you should have an outgoing personality, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, be attentive to guest needs, and have a strong knowledge of food, beverages, and responsible alcohol service.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability

Requirements

• Be readily available and approachable for all guests while always extending professionalism
• Know local health and safety codes and regulations that apply to the hotel
• Ensure the bar service space remains well‑stocked at all times
• Receive beverage orders and directing these to the kitchen, as needed
• Cleaning and sanitizing table, countertops, and floors after each service
• Collect payment for all transactions or charge transactions to guest accounts according to the IHM policy
• Prepare and serve classic and innovative drinks while following all company, local, and state guidelines
• Validate customers' IDs and monitor all beverage consumption in order to address severe intoxication

Job Qualifications

• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Ability to work well in stressful situations
• Readily available and approachable for all guests while providing excellent guest service

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Team Member Wellness Program

How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team

Rewarding Benefits Package

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance Commuter benefits including transit & parking
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand
• Team Member recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, movies, and more through Tickets at Work
• Career Growth through our in‑house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.