Dynamic Bartender with Day 1 Benefits & Growth

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from Day 1

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) after 30 days

Hotel discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is seeking a Restaurant Bartender to deliver attentive, dynamic beverage service for our restaurant guests. A thorough knowledge of mixology, the menu, and recommended pairings is critical to success.

You will be proactive in guest needs, engaging, service‑oriented, and creative in solving problems. Responsibilities include bar setup, learning menu details to recommend items, preparing cocktails to spec, and maintaining a clean, professional

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bar for service by cleaning guest and service spaces and stocking essential supplies for ease of use.
• Learn details on each menu item to provide food and beverage recommendations to guests, highlighting unique restaurant offerings and specials.
• Prepare cocktails and other beverages to specification with accuracy, honoring special requests and ensuring guest delight.
• Effectively engage and build rapport with guests to identify needs and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Proactively communicate special needs or requests and take ownership to resolve guest challenges, working collaboratively with the restaurant team.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces throughout and after shift, completing side work and stocking as needed or assigned.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with restaurant and company expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Stamina

Job description

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is seeking a Restaurant Bartender to deliver attentive, dynamic beverage service for our restaurant guests. A thorough knowledge of mixology, the menu, and recommended pairings is critical to success.

You will be proactive in guest needs, engaging, service‑oriented, and creative in solving problems. Responsibilities include bar setup, learning menu details to recommend items, preparing cocktails to spec, and maintaining a clean, professional