Bartender - The Grand Hotel
About The Position
The Bartender provides courteous, efficient beverage service to guests and servers while maintaining proper pour control, alcohol awareness, and the service bar area. The role is based at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Arizona, about one mile from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. The position is full-time and year-round, with a stated start date of November 2026 and a typical schedule of 32–40 hours over five days per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Pay is $13.85 per hour plus tips; the employer uses Arizona Tip Credit. The role focuses on exceptional guest service, preparing and serving beverages, enforcing alcohol laws and company policies, and keeping bar operations ready, sanitary, and properly stocked. It also includes cashier duties using the Micros system, responding to guest complaints, and complying with company and regulatory procedures. Applicants must be at least 18 and have previous bartending experience and extensive knowledge of beer, wine, and alcohol-service requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to legally serve and sell alcoholic beverages in Arizona.
- Previous bartending experience.
- Extensive knowledge of various types of beer and wine.
- Ability to apply and firmly enforce state liquor laws and company policies concerning alcohol service.
- Strong guest-service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional guest service in all work and guest interactions.
- Serve beverages promptly, efficiently, and courteously, ensuring proper mixology, portion control, and accurate information about beverage contents.
- Monitor guest alcohol consumption and decide whether continued service is appropriate.
- When necessary, courteously and discreetly stop serving guests who should not consume more alcohol.
- Enforce ID requirements to ensure guests meet legal age requirements for alcohol service and consumption.
- Set up the bar operation and ensure it is ready to open on time.
- Make last call and stop serving at the proper time.
- Provide beverage service to Food & Beverage servers for dining room orders.
- Provide dining room service in the bar area.
- Maintain sanitation standards in the bar area.
- Complete assigned bar side work, including stocking supplies.
- Perform cashier duties using the Micros system, including ringing up sales, collecting cash, credit card, or room-charge payments, tracking server sales, and making the shift deposit.
- Handle guest complaints to the best of ability and circumstance.
- Follow company and statutory or regulatory policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Low-cost dormitory-style employee housing.
- On-site cafeteria-style employee meals.
- Free on-site laundry facility, shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Disability insurance.
- 401(k) with match.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
- Learning and development programs.
- Free Grand Canyon National Park pass.
- Free Grand Canyon Railway train rides.
- Access to the hotel fitness center and pool.
- Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
- Planned employee trips and activities.
- $350 referral bonus program.
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
