California Lounge Bartender

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality, located in Riverside, California, is seeking a motivated Bartender to deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, a bartender license, and a strong passion for mixology.

Responsibilities include engaging with guests, maintaining the bar setup, and accurately processing orders. The position offers a competitive hourly pay of $16.90 and the chance to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of bartender experience required.
• Current bartenders' certification or appropriate license needed.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver memorable hospitality to guests with engaging service.
• Maintain proper set-up of the bar daily.
• Guide guests through beverage offerings with descriptive selling.
• Handle orders accurately, confirming special requests.
• Collaborate with restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Finalize experience with timely bill presentation.

Skills

Engaging personality

Mixology knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Sales skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bartender certification

Job description

About Our Property

Welcome to The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a legendary property in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio located in the heart of Riverside, California. Featuring 238 guest rooms and over 160,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, this AAA Four-Diamond, National Historic Landmark spans an entire city block and offers a truly unique and dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.

At The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, we are proud to deliver exceptional service within a setting rich in history and architectural beauty. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a community-driven environment where collaboration and connection are at the core of everything we do. Our work is purpose-driven, rooted in preserving the legacy of this iconic property while creating meaningful experiences for every guest.

We offer a wide range of opportunities across multiple departments, including guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales and events, and more. Whether you are beginning your career or looking to grow within the industry, you’ll find a supportive culture where your contributions are impactful and recognized.

Joining our team means becoming part of a people-first culture where your development and success are a priority. If you’re ready to build your career at an iconic destination known for its history, scale, and influence, we invite you to explore opportunities at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and apply today.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Bartender to join our team! The Bartender is responsible for delivering memorable hospitality to our guests with genuine and personable connections and engaging service from the initial greeting to their departure. As a Bartender, it is your responsibility to seek to understand the guest’s needs while preparing perfect beverages in a timely manner. This individual will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.

Your Role

• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the bar area
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily
• Guide guests on their beverage journey through descriptive selling of the menu
• Be accurate in your order taking, confirming all special requests
• Be the master of the bar, understanding the details to enhance the conversation
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
• Assist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation
• Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks following standard ingredient recipes and practicing portion control
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest
• Locks up and stores all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank

What are we looking for?

• Someone with an engaging and welcoming personality
• Current bartenders’ certification or appropriate license
• Knowledgeable in the latest trends around mixology
• Someone who is descriptive and can sell
• Someone with 2-4 years of bartender experience
• Someone with knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
• Someone who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Someone with a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests
• Someone with excellent communication skills

Compensation

$16.90 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other Details

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.