Craft Cocktail Bartender & Guest Experience Lead

ash-people; Dayton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Ash Hotel & F&B discounts

Job summary

ASH Hotels in Venice Beach, CA is seeking a Service Bartender to bring our bar and café program to life. This role crafts cocktails, pours wine and beer, and delivers full food service with genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate reads the room, manages multiple orders at pace, and upholds responsible service while ensuring guest enjoyment from drink to dish. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending and serving experience in a restaurant, bar, or hotel setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine, and beer.
• California RBS certification and Food Handler's certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Experience with POS systems and basic cash handling.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for hospitality, craft beverages, and guest experience; excellent communication and multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve café menu items to presentation standards.
• Deliver full food and beverage service from order to table, ensuring accurate timing and course sequencing between kitchen and bar.
• Communicate food allergies, modifications, and special requests clearly to kitchen staff via POS or verbally.
• Maintain working knowledge of the full food menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information, to confidently answer guest questions.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature protocols in accordance with health department standards.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktails & beverages

Certifications: RBS & Food Handler

POS & cash handling

Flexible availability

Hospitality & communication

Job description

ASH Hotels in Venice Beach, CA is seeking a Service Bartender to bring our bar and café program to life. This role crafts cocktails, pours wine and beer, and delivers full food service with genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate reads the room, manages multiple orders at pace, and upholds responsible service while ensuring guest enjoyment from drink to dish. Evening and weekend availability is required.