Bartender

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. • San Diego, CA

13d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. Summary The Walnut Lounge Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to patrons and provides responsible, friendly service to restaurant or bar customers and guests. Promotes and follows LJBTC, Inc.’s Signature Service standards and requirements ensuring a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in supremely satisfied and loyal members and guests. This seasonal employment is expected to conclude on October 16, 2026.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in English to customers, guests, visitors, members, or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense to unexpected situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follows all policies for the responsible service of alcohol.
• Delivers drinks to guests such as beer, wine and mixed drinks.
• Delivers appetizers and meals to guests if requested.
• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Provides complete bartending services, including mixed and frozen drinks.
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Prepares garnish as required.
• Replenishes bar snacks (i.e. chips, pretzels, and nuts) as required.
• Collects payment from guests, makes change, and records transactions on guest receipt.
• Obtains guest signature on room charges and credit vouchers.
• Informs customers of weekly and daily specials.
• Informs staff of unavailable items and bar specials.
• Organizes and stocks the bar.
• Ensures that adequate supply levels are maintained.
• Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies.
• Collects empty glassware off tables and is responsible for overall cleanliness in the bar.
• Attractively displays clean glasses and bottles.
• Ensures that the pour cost percentage established for the Shores are maintained.
• Takes orders from customers or Bar Servers.
• Completes closing procedures required by accounting department.
• Assures the bar & restaurant are secure at the end of the evening shift.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees