Lobby Lounge Bartender - On Call

Accorhotel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Complimentary parking

Hotel discounts

Employee program discounts

Career growth

Training & development

Recognition programs

Meaningful work

Job summary

Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego seeks an experienced Bartender to deliver a five-star beverage service across dining venues, including private functions. You will prepare cocktails, assist with bar setup, and ensure flawless guest experiences.

Required: 2 years in a high-volume bar, extensive spirits and wine knowledge, Food Handlers Card, RBS certification, and strong English communication. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits, employee perks, training, and growth within the

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in bar or high-volume bar environment.
• Exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine and food–wine pairing.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• RBS Certification required.
• Must speak, read, write and understand English.
• Reading and writing to facilitate communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic math and calculator proficiency.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem solving and rational decision making.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations and services.
• Most tasks indoors with moderate temperature.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide five-star service from guest arrival to departure.
• Set up bar according to SOP and ensure mise en place.
• Prepare cocktails for main dining room and private events.
• Assist service colleagues with bar setup, garnishes, and stock.
• Ensure guest identifications and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain clean, organized bar area for next shift.

Skills

Bartending

Spirits & wine knowledge

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Hospitality software

Job description

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery.The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

Responsibilities

See guests from start to finish through a five-star dining experience including all knowledge and service of food, wine and spirits.

Responsibilities include; although are not limited to:

• Display a congenial appearance and is well groomed at all times.
• Ensure all mise in place are setup and ready for service according to the Amaya SOP.
• Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mise in place including complete bar setup, juices and garnishes prepped, wines by the glass fully stocked, ice stocked for night's service and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.
• Assist guests in receiving a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor and exquisite presentations.
• It is the Bartender's position to assist the guest’s in finding a comfortable seating area prior to sitting at their table, offer specialty cocktail and champagne service, describe and serve the menu available and escort guests and their beverages to assigned tables.
• The Bartender is also responsible for preparing cocktails for diners in the main dining room as well as any private functions.
• Their main job responsibilities are to prepare and expedite cocktails and spirits selections to the guests and front of house colleagues.
• Assist service colleagues in breakdown and cleanup of service areas; i.e. all ice burned and all glasses polished, by the glass selections replaced and stored, liquor locked and stored, all bar items placed in storage areas, service trays cleaned and stored, bar area neat and tidy for next day's service.
• Check customer identifications to confirm legal drinking age.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 2 years of experience in bar or high-volume bar in a similar restaurant/bar environment.
• Bartenders should have an exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine as well as food and wine pairing.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• RBS Certification required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
• Knowledge of Restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors.Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems.
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

Grooming

All Colleagues must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards. A conservative, simple and elegant style is preferred.

Wage Information

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00.

Job Perks & Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleagueperks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, specialdiningand wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

What is in it for you:

• Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
• Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
• Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
• Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Recognition & Rewards: Employees arerecognized for outstandingperformance through appreciationprograms, awards, andexclusive travel andlifestyle perks.
• Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiencesfor guests whilemaking a positiveimpact through exceptionalhospitality and service.

Health and Retirement Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Eligible single Full-Time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Holidays

All Full-time and Part-time employees are eligible for:

• Vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa Requirements

Applicants must be legally eligible to work the United States.