Mixologist

Ventana Canyon Alliance; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventana Canyon is seeking a part-time bartender to greet guests, take orders, mix drinks, and upsell beverages at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, AZ. You will plan drink menus, maintain inventory, ensure safety compliance, and keep a clean, efficient service area.

The role requires a friendly, engaging personality, strong communication, and the ability to work holidays and weekends. Prior bar experience is a plus, with adherence to state liquor laws and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and meet state age requirements for alcohol service.
• Alcohol awareness training completed.
• High School or equivalent education required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Able to read safety rules and procedures.
• Able to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers, reads and listens to preferences, makes recommendations, and takes drink orders.
• Plans drink menus and informs customers about new beverages and specials.
• Takes inventory and orders supplies to keep bar and tables stocked.
• Adheres to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Maintains a clean work and dining area; washes glassware and equipment.
• Develops new cocktail recipes and serves beverages to customers.
• Handles cash, card transactions, and balances the cash register.
• Stocks bar, assists with cost control and inventory records.

Skills

Reading rules

Math skills

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Background check

Holidays/weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years old

Alcohol awareness training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ 85750, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, Responsible to greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. Neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new cocktail recipes.
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Reviews banquet schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state liquor laws and standard operating procedures provided by the management.
• Performs opening and closing duties, which include, but are not limited to inventory, cash control, cleaning, and restocking.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Stock bar, mixes and serves alcoholic beverages, assists in cost control, inventory and maintaining inventory records.
• Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the department manager.
• Accountable for checks and cash transactions. Utilizes Point of Sales System.
• Serve catered parties from service or portable bars.
• On occasion serves meals to guests.

Qualifications: Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
• Pass Background Check
• Able to work holidays and weekends.

Education/Experience

• High School or equivalent education required.
• Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Alcohol awareness training.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, etc. for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• high physical stamina to handle long shifts, typically standing and walking for 6–8+ hours.
• lifting/carrying trays up to 50 lbs, constant bending, stooping, reaching, and navigating fast-paced environments while balancing plates.
• Carrying, balancing, and maneuvering through crowded, often noisy, environments.
• Handling objects, serving food, and operating POS systems continuously.
• Potential exposure to heat from kitchens and varying, often loud, temperatures in the dining area.

Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ventana Canyon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.