Sports Bartender

DOLPHIN HOTEL MANAGEMENT•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Bartender provides exceptional beverage service and creates a welcoming, engaging atmosphere for guests at Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. The role prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintains service and sanitation standards, and delivers attentive, personalized hospitality. The Bartender works with servers, food runners, culinary teams, and leadership to support guest satisfaction and operational excellence. Responsibilities include greeting guests, preparing beverages to recipes and guest preferences, offering recommendations, responding to requests and concerns, processing checks and payments, and building rapport with guests. The role also maintains knowledge of beverage menus and resort amenities; verifies guests’ ages; follows responsible alcohol service practices; manages bar stock and garnishes; and completes cleaning, opening, closing, inventory, and side-work duties. The Bartender may assist with events, banquets, holiday programming, and other resort functions. The position requires following food safety, sanitation, alcohol-service, and workplace-safety guidelines; maintaining clean and organized work areas; reporting safety or equipment concerns and guest incidents; and collaborating with colleagues across the restaurant and resort. Additional duties may be assigned. Regular attendance and schedule flexibility are essential, and schedules may vary according to business needs. This is a part-time position in a predominantly indoor environment. The role involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and carrying supplies, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The bartender must communicate frequently and maneuver safely in crowded bar and restaurant environments. The position pays $16.90 per hour.

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; and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate frequently 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 provide a welcoming atmosphere.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, standards, and guest preferences.
Recommend cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty beverages; anticipate guest needs and respond to requests.
Ensure guest satisfaction, resolve concerns professionally, and build rapport to encourage repeat visits.
Present accurate guest checks and process payments according to company procedures.
Maintain knowledge of beverage menus, cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and resort amenities.
Verify guest age and follow responsible alcohol service practices, including monitoring alcohol consumption.
Maintain stock of beverages, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies; prepare fresh garnishes and ingredients.
Keep the bar, service stations, and guest areas clean, organized, and 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 safety guidelines and applicable health regulations.
Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and guest incidents promptly.
Handle and store food, beverages, and supplies according to sanitation procedures.
Collaborate with servers, food runners, bussers, hosts, culinary associates, and leadership; support teammates during busy periods.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and ongoing training and help maintain outlet appearance and readiness.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and resort objectives.