Server (Seasonal) | Hotel Zoso

Columbia-Hospitality; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pooling eligibility

Daily pay option

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Employee discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Learning platform access

Discounted lodging and dining

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a friendly Server/Bartender for seasonal work at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs. You will welcome guests, take orders, mix cocktails, and serve food with hospitality and accuracy.

You will maintain menu knowledge, handle payments, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. 21+ required, with benefits and growth opportunities at Columbia Hospitality.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving or bartending experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of food and beverage service procedures and cocktails.
• Ability to operate a computerized POS system and process payments.
• Must be at least 21 years old and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Maintain knowledge of menu, ingredients, and specials.
• Enter orders accurately and communicate dietary needs to the team.
• Ensure beverages and food are presented attractively and served timely.
• Handle transactions and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Monitor alcohol service per safety rules and identify intoxication cues.
• Assist with setup, stocking, and closing duties; keep areas clean.

Skills

Customer service

Cocktails

POS proficiency

Attention to detail

Upselling

Communication

Teamwork

Guest relations

Job description

Server/Bartender (Seasonal) | Hotel Zoso

Create connections. Craft cocktails. Serve delicious food. Make every interaction memorable.

As a Server/Bartender at Hotel Zoso, you will provide engaging, attentive food and beverage service while creating a welcoming experience for every guest. Whether preparing a cocktail, recommending a menu item, or delivering a thoughtfully presented meal, you will use your beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality to bring the energy of Hotel Zoso to life.

Let’s start off with the most important part—what’s in it for you:

The Perks

Eligibility for perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50
• Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make Any Day Payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k)
• HSA/FSA Plans—with Employer Contribution
• Values-Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow Your Career in Idyllic Locations Across the Globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third-Party Perks (Including Discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Parks, Attractions, and So Much More)

Our Commitment to You:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive—and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team, and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive, lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like

Your Impact

• Welcome guests, take food and beverage orders, answer questions, and provide thoughtful recommendations based on menu offerings and guest preferences.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and food items accurately and efficiently according to established recipes, presentation standards, portion controls, and service procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of food and beverage offerings, ingredients, allergens, menu changes, promotions, daily specials, and unavailable items.
• Enter orders accurately into the point-of-sale system and clearly communicate special requests, dietary needs, and modifications to the culinary team.
• Ensure food and beverages are attractively presented and served promptly at the appropriate temperature.
• Process cash, credit-card, room-charge, and gratuity transactions accurately using established accounting and cash-handling procedures.
• Verify identification, monitor alcohol consumption, recognize signs of intoxication, and follow all responsible-beverage-service requirements.
• Set up and stock bar and service areas with liquor, beer, wine, ice, glassware, garnishes, mixers, utensils, and other supplies; monitor inventory and communicate shortages.
• Prepare garnishes, mixers, juices, and other ingredients needed for beverage service.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and organized bar, dining, guest-service, storage, and work areas throughout the shift.
• Complete all opening, ongoing, and closing side work, including stocking, cleaning, removing trash and recycling, securing products, and preparing service areas for the next shift.
• Accurately document spills, waste, complimentary items, voids, and product transfers.
• Work collaboratively with servers, bartenders, barbacks, bussers, culinary and banquet team members, and managers to provide timely, seamless service.
• Assist with Food & Beverage and banquet setup, service, breakdown, restocking, and cleanup as business needs require.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, liquor, cash-handling, safety, security, and company procedures.

What You Bring

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least one year of related serving and/or bartending education, training, or experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of food and beverage service procedures, spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, bar equipment, liquor laws, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ability to operate a computerized point-of-sale system and accurately process guest payments.
• Strong guest-service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs and identify appropriate opportunities to recommend or upsell food and beverage offerings.
• Ability to remain composed, attentive, and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull supplies and equipment associated with food and beverage service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and property events based on business needs.
• A valid Riverside County Food Handler Certificate and California Responsible Beverage Service certification are required. If not currently certified, the company will cover the certification fees and provide paid time to complete the training.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or another role.