Guenther's Lounge Bartender

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort; Murrieta (CA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in Murrieta, CA seeks a part-time bartender for Guenther's Lounge to mix drinks, upsell beverages, and deliver exceptional guest service. The role requires knowledge of liquors, glassware, garnishes, and POS/cash handling in a fast-paced setting.

You will ensure ID checks, follow liquor guidelines, maintain bar cleanliness, and work with the team to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with different kinds of liquor, recipes and prices of drinks, proper glassware, and garnishes.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to guests with positive relations.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain bar supplies and daily requisitions.
• Know drink recipes, prices and beverage availability.
• Check IDs for potential minors as per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve cocktails and beverages, upsell liquor and food.
• Maintain accurate cash handling and operate MICROS or registers.
• Keep bar area clean and stocked; perform side work pre/post shift.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol awareness guidelines and liquor liability training.
• Work cooperatively with staff to provide guest-focused service.

Skills

Liquor knowledge

Guest service

Upselling

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MICROS system

Job description

Description

At Guenther's Lounge, we are committed to delivering an inviting and memorable guest experience through exceptional service, crafted cocktails, and warm hospitality. Join our team and become part of a lively, guest-focused atmosphere where your bartending skills leave a lasting impression.

Requirements

• Must be completely familiar with all the different kinds of liquor, recipes and prices of drinks, proper glassware used for each recipe, as well as garnishes needed.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction.
• Efficiently maintain bar supplies, including preparation of daily requisition, as necessary.
• Know drink recipes, prices and type of beverages available.
• Follow guidelines established in regard to age identification for suspected minors. Courteously, but efficiently, check identification where appropriate.
• Be familiar with accurate cash handling procedures to include proper discounting, MICROS system (or registers), bank procedures and tip policies. Responsible for accurately charging the guests for drinks. Responsible for accurate intake of all the monies.
• Promote and upsell liquor and food.
• Efficiently enforce the red line system with no exceptions.
• Follow alcohol awareness guidelines.
• Be formally trained regarding liquor liability within 30 days of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
• Observe proper sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Efficiently complete all side work pre/post shift.
• Never leave liquor unattended during the assigned shift.
• Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
• Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with guests and associates.
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to work in high pressure situation
• Experience in problem solving and guest resolution
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Understand and efficiently and accurate operate MICROS system (or registers).
• Be able to accurately memorize drink ingredients and garnishes for use in beverage service.
• Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time
• Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds, such as trays, cases of liquor, dishes, etc.
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of work authorization, in compliance with applicable federal and California law.

Part-Time

$16.90 Hourly