Bartender

Lodging Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food to guests at Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails and Outrider Rooftop Lounge at Canopy Scottsdale Old Town. The role creates a welcoming bar atmosphere, provides knowledgeable recommendations, processes guest payments accurately, serves alcohol responsibly under Arizona liquor laws, and keeps the bar clean, stocked, and organized. Bartenders may work in either outlet and coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and leadership to maintain seamless service during busy shifts, events, and peak season. This is a part-time position with AM and PM shifts available; schedules follow business levels and include weekends and holidays.

The role requires strong guest-service, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced restaurant and lounge environment. Work includes indoor bar, kitchen, storage, and service areas, as well as outdoor rooftop shifts that may involve direct sun, high temperatures, wind, and changing weather. The position includes extended periods of standing and walking, repetitive beverage preparation, occasional handling of items weighing up to 50 pounds, and use of POS and bar equipment. Associates have access to water, shade, rest breaks, and heat-safety training.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have one or more years of bartending experience. A Maricopa County Food Handler Card and Arizona Title 4 Basic Training certificate are required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Education is not required. Preferred experience includes craft cocktail, hotel, or high-volume bar work, knowledge of cocktails and other beverages, and familiarity with inventory, par levels, and POS systems.

Requirements

• At least 19 years of age, as required by Arizona law to serve alcoholic beverages.
• One or more years of previous bartending experience.
• Strong guest-service, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced restaurant and lounge environment.
• Clear, friendly verbal communication and ability to accurately take orders and relay information during busy service.
• Ability to prepare multiple beverages and manage several guests at once while maintaining accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment in responsible alcohol service, including recognizing intoxication and handling refusals calmly and respectfully.
• Ability to remain calm, positive, and service-oriented during busy periods or unexpected situations.
• Basic math skills and ability to learn and use a POS system, handheld ordering devices, and other required technology.
• Knowledge of drink recipes, pour standards, and bar equipment, or willingness to learn the beverage program and service standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and assist where needed.
• Ability to learn and follow hotel procedures, brand standards, food safety and alcohol service requirements, and company policies.
• Availability to work scheduled AM or PM shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Maricopa County Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Arizona Title 4 Basic Training certificate, or ability to complete an approved course within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and walking; repetitive hand and wrist motions; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in direct sun and high temperatures when scheduled at the rooftop lounge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a craft cocktail, hotel, or high-volume bar program.
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits.
• Experience with bar inventory, par levels, and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and attentively, creating an inviting bar atmosphere.
• Recommend cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and menu items, and answer questions about ingredients and preparation.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders, enter them into the POS system, and prepare and deliver orders promptly.
• Prepare beverages to recipe, pour, and brand standards, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly in compliance with Arizona liquor laws and hotel policy; verify identification, monitor consumption, and decline service when appropriate.
• Prepare server beverage orders promptly and accurately, and communicate allergy and dietary requests to the kitchen.
• Process payments, room charges, and cash transactions accurately; follow cash-handling, tip-reporting, and end-of-shift closeout procedures.
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work, including stocking, preparing garnishes and mixers, and setting up and breaking down service stations.
• Assist with inventory counts, par sheets, and requisitions, and follow cost controls to reduce waste, spillage, and expenses.
• Keep the bar clean, safe, and organized by washing barware, clearing and sanitizing surfaces, and reporting spills, broken items, or hazards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation practices, including proper handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Respond professionally to guest requests and concerns, resolve routine issues, and escalate safety concerns, intoxicated guests, or unresolved matters to a Supervisor or Manager.
• Follow hotel procedures for guest and associate incidents and know hotel emergency procedures.
• Follow heat-safety practices during outdoor and rooftop shifts, including hydration, shade, and rest breaks, and help teammates recognize and report heat-related illness.
• Follow company policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and operational guidelines, and complete assigned training and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time associates.
• Holiday pay.
• Hilton Team Member Travel Program.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed