Sports Bartender

Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa•Rancho Mirage, CA

5d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Bartender provides alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage service while creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests. The role prepares and serves beverages according to recipes, standards, and guest preferences; maintains service and sanitation standards; and works with servers, food runners, culinary teams, and leadership to support guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The position is based at Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, and is part-time. The Bartender greets guests, offers beverage recommendations, anticipates and responds to guest needs, resolves concerns professionally, processes payments accurately, and builds rapport to encourage repeat visits. The role also includes maintaining knowledge of beverage offerings and resort amenities, verifying guest age, following responsible alcohol service practices, stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, completing opening, closing, inventory, and side-work duties, and assisting with events and resort functions. The Bartender follows food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains clean and organized work areas; reports safety concerns and incidents; and collaborates with colleagues during regular and peak business periods. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Schedules may vary based on business needs. The work is predominantly indoors. Associates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently bend, reach, kneel, twist, and carry supplies, and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The role involves frequent communication and safe movement in crowded bar and restaurant environments.

Requirements

Strong customer service and hospitality skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong knowledge of mixology, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage service standards.
Ability to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and service standards.
Ability to handle cash, process transactions, and accurately manage guest checks.
Commitment to exceptional guest experiences and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Food Handler Certification required or obtainable upon hire, as required by law.
Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification required or obtainable upon hire, as required by law.
Must meet minimum legal age requirements to serve alcohol.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, kneel, twist, and carry supplies; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and safely maneuver in crowded bar and restaurant environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous bartending experience in a restaurant, hotel, lounge, bar, or resort environment preferred.
Luxury hotel or resort experience preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet guests promptly and professionally and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, standards, and guest preferences.
Recommend cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty beverages, and maintain knowledge of beverage menus and resort amenities.
Anticipate guest needs, respond to requests, resolve concerns professionally, and build rapport with guests.
Present guest checks accurately and process payments according to company procedures.
Verify guest age, monitor alcohol consumption, and follow responsible beverage service requirements.
Maintain appropriate stock of beverages, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies; prepare fresh garnishes and ingredients.
Keep the bar, service stations, and guest areas clean, organized, safe, and properly stocked.
Complete opening, closing, inventory, and side-work duties as assigned.
Assist with special events, holiday programming, banquets, and resort functions as needed.
Follow food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and health regulation requirements; handle and store items according to established procedures.
Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and guest incidents promptly.
Collaborate with servers, food runners, bussers, hosts, culinary associates, and leadership; support team members during peak periods.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and ongoing training, help maintain outlet readiness, and perform additional duties as assigned.