Moonwater Pool Bartender - FT/PT

Outbound Sedona; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Outbound Sedona is seeking an energetic Pool Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service at the resort's pool and outdoor venues. You will craft alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, take orders, and guide guests with menu recommendations in a lively, outdoor setting.

Responsibilities include age verification, handling payments, maintaining bar cleanliness, restocking, and coordinating with servers and kitchen staff to ensure a seamless guest experience. TIPS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Guest-facing beverage service experience.
• Ability to multitask in outdoor pool settings.
• Knowledge of beverage preparation and recipes.
• Ability to verify guest age and IDs per alcohol laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages per standards.
• Provide friendly, professional service to pool guests.
• Verify guest age and IDs in compliance with laws.
• Take beverage and food orders, and make menu recommendations.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organize surrounding areas.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed.
• Process payments and keep accurate records.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and address guest concerns.
• Set up and break down pool bar operations.
• Follow sanitation and hotel procedures.
• Collaborate with servers, attendants, kitchen staff, and management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Alcohol service

TIPS certified

Tools

POS system

Job description

Overview

The Pool Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service to hotel and guests in poolside and outdoor recreation areas. This highly guest-facing position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, takes food and beverage orders when applicable, and helps create a welcoming, relaxing, and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. The Pool Bartender serves as a key representative of the hotel's hospitality standards by delivering friendly, professional, and attentive service in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The Pool Bartender is responsible for setting up and maintaining the pool bar, preparing beverages according to established recipes and service standards, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with all alcohol service regulations. This role requires continuous interaction with guests, the ability to multitask efficiently, and frequent movement throughout the pool area, outdoor venues, storage locations, and service stations. Successful candidates possess strong customer service and communication skills, knowledge of beverage preparation, a commitment to responsible alcohol service, and the ability to work effectively while standing for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to hotel standards.
• Provide friendly, professional, and personalized service to pool guests.
• Verify guest age and identification in compliance with applicable alcohol service laws.
• Take beverage and food orders and provide menu recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pool bar and surrounding service areas.
• Monitor beverage inventory and restock supplies, garnishes, ice, and glassware as needed.
• Process guest payments and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and address guest concerns professionally.
• Set up and break down pool bar operations before and after service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hotel operating procedures.
• Collaborate with servers, attendants, kitchen staff, and management to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

This position requires continuous and direct guest interaction throughout the workday. The Pool Bartender serves as a primary point of contact for pool guests and is responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and memorable experience through exceptional hospitality and beverage service. Must be TIPS/Alcohol certified.