Part-Time Bartender at Hyatt House (36703)

Prospera Management; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt House Anaheim is seeking a bartender to join our hotel bar team in Anaheim, CA. You will mix and serve drinks, interact with guests, take orders, recommend beverages, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar while following health and safety standards.

Experience in a hotel bar and knowledge of cocktails are preferred. The role requires excellent communication, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in hotel bartending is required.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
• Proficiency in multitasking in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve a variety of drinks according to recipes.
• Interact with guests and take orders in a professional, friendly manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar, restock supplies, and ensure accurate cash handling.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Hyatt House Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 92802
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Age requirement: 21+

This is a hotel bar; some days may be busier than others.

Position Summary

Bartenders play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. As a bartender, your responsibilities include mixing and serving drinks, interacting with customers, taking orders, recommending beverages, and ensuring prompt, courteous service. You will maintain a clean and organized bar, restock supplies, clean glasses, and follow health and safety regulations. To excel, you must adhere to Hotel standards, possess knowledge of alcohol, cocktail recipes, and current drink trends. A successful bartender is skilled in drink-making, has excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Previous experience working as a bartender in a hotel or similar establishment
• Strong knowledge of cocktail recipes, mixology techniques, and various cooking methods
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Familiarity with beverage cost control, inventory management, and food cost management
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol)
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects such as kegs, cases of liquor, and kitchen supplies
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food and beverage service
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Greeting and serving guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Mixing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes
• Taking and processing drink orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean and organized bar and kitchen area, including stocking and replenishing supplies
• Checking identification to verify legal drinking age
• Handling cash and credit card transactions, including processing payments and providing change
• Monitoring alcohol consumption and ensuring responsible service

Other Essential Duties: (Continued)

• Attends hotel and department meetings and other functions required by management
• Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures to maintain a high standard of service
• Communicates all pertinent information to management
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Arrives to work on time, ready to clock in, in a clean/pressed uniform and non-slip shoes
• Must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Wears name tag at all times when at work
• Must be attentive, courteous and efficient at all times when dealing with the guests and co-workers
• Comply at all times with compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel in such a manner that promotes harmony and goodwill throughout the workplace
• Be familiar with all policies and hotel rules, and hotel terminology
• Must be capable of self-supervision and have the ability to manage time accordingly in order to complete the required work
• Must follow all safety and sanitation policies to ensure a clean and safe environment for guests and staff

Qualifications

Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in hotel bartending is required
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in multitasking is essential to handle bartending duties effectively.
• Ability to meet the needs of others in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, whether serving drinks.
• Possess a friendly demeanor and the ability to address guest requests and concerns promptly and courteously, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Proficiency in using kitchen and bar equipment, as well as cleaning supplies, to maintain a hygienic and organized workspace.
• Understanding of restaurant safety and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for guests and staff.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, common in bartending.
• Knowledge of safety protocols to handle kitchen tools and chemicals safely.
• Ability to keep track of bar supplies, restock as necessary, and maintain an organized work area.

Reasoning Ability:

Effective listening, understanding, and problem-solving skills are necessary to address concerns from guests and coworkers. Bartenders need to anticipate needs, manage multiple tasks, and make quick decisions to ensure a positive guest experience. Strong reasoning skills help bartenders adapt to changing situations and provide exceptional service in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continuous standing
• Frequent walking
• No sitting
• Normal neck motion
• Maximum carrying weight up to 10-25 pounds (supplies)
• Carrying distance up to 20 feet
• Moderate reaching
• Intermittent overhead lifting
• Frequent waist to chest level lifting
• Intermittent floor level lifting
• Occasional climbing on a stool
• No crawling
• Seldom balancing
• Intermittent crouching
• Intermittent kneeling
• Intermittent pushing and pulling
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Continuous standing and reaching
• Continuous and repetitive use of hands (hold, grip, grasp, finger, feel)
• Continuous use of feet
• Continuous exposure to heat (kitchen environment)
• Handling hot pots and pans
• Frequent lifting of cookware up to 25 pounds
• Frequent chopping, slicing, and dicing
• Intermittent cutting and peeling
• Carrying and transferring food trays
• Ensuring cleanliness of the cooking area
• Frequent cleaning of cooking utensils and equipment

Work Environment:

The work environment for the Bartender is designed to be both comfortable and efficient. As a Bartender you will primarily work indoors, ensuring that common areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. The atmosphere is one of teamwork and professionalism, where attention to detail and a positive attitude are highly valued.

The setting in the work environment is primarily inside.

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.