POOL & BEACH - Bartender

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Texas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a motivated Bartender for Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. You will deliver memorable hospitality, craft cocktails to recipes, greet guests, and manage beverage orders with accuracy.

Ideal candidates bring bartending experience, deep knowledge of cocktails and strict adherence to cash handling and alcohol-service rules, while collaborating with hotel teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes accurately.
• Strong cash-handling and POS skills.
• Must meet all applicable legal requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails and beverages according to approved recipes, specifications, portions, and presentation standards.
• Maintain knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, and seasonal menus.
• Provide recommendations and promote premium offerings.
• Greet and serve bar guests professionally and efficiently.
• Enter transactions into the POS system and process payments.
• Follow procedures for inventories, comps, voids, and discounts.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, bar supplies, and sanitation standards.
• Work collaboratively with team members and participate in pre-shift meetings.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktails knowledge

Recipe following

Cash handling

POS skills

Legal alcohol service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

About our property:

Welcome to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, a premier resort in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located in the breathtaking setting on the oceanfront coast of Rio Grande. Featuring 579 guest rooms and over 36,918 sq ft of meeting space, this award‑winning property, recognized as one of the top five resorts in Puerto Rico by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, offers a truly dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.

At Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and engaging environment surrounded by the natural beauty of El Yunque rainforest and the island’s stunning coastline. From an expansive lagoon‑style pool to a nearby 27‑hole Tom Kite‑designed golf course and a full‑service rainforest spa, this property offers a unique and inspiring setting to grow your career.

We offer a wide range of opportunities across multiple departments, including guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, spa and wellness, sales and marketing, and more. Whether you’re just beginning your hospitality journey or looking to take the next step, you’ll find opportunities for growth at every level.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Bartender to join our team! The Bartender is responsible for delivering memorable hospitality to our guests with genuine and personable connections and engaging service from the initial greeting to their departure. As a Bartender, it is your responsibility to seek to understand the guest’s needs while preparing perfect beverages in a timely manner. This individual will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.

If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world‑class property!

Your role:

• Prepare cocktails and beverages according to approved recipes, specifications, portions, and presentation standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, non‑alcoholic beverages, menus, promotions, and featured products.
• Provide recommendations and actively promote premium spirits, wines, signature cocktails, and other appropriate offerings.
• Greet and serve bar guests professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare beverage orders for restaurant and cocktail servers within established service times.
• Verify identification and follow all responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and take appropriate action in accordance with policy.
• Maintain accurate control of all beverages poured and served.
• Enter transactions into the POS system and process cash, credit card, room charge, and other approved payments.
• Follow established procedures for comps, voids, spills, breakage, transfers, and discounts.
• Never provide unauthorized complimentary beverages.
• Maintain proper cash‑bank accountability when assigned.
• Follow established beverage recipes and portion‑control standards without unauthorized substitutions or over‑pouring.
• Maintain bar pars and communicate low inventory or unavailable items promptly.
• Properly rotate products using established inventory practices.
• Complete required opening and closing inventories when assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the bar, equipment, glassware, tools, storage areas, and work surfaces.
• Ensure garnishes and perishable products are properly prepared, labeled, dated, stored, and discarded according to standards.
• Maintain appropriate glassware and bar supplies throughout service.
• Work collaboratively with Barbacks, Servers, Cocktail Servers, Culinary colleagues, and other team members.
• Participate in pre‑shift meetings and training.
• Support other resort beverage operations as assigned based on operational needs.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Previous bartending experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes accurately.
• Strong cash‑handling and POS skills.
• Must meet all applicable legal requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.