Union Bartender

Hyatt Vacation Ownership

2d • $20

About The Position

A union bartender prepares and serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, maintains a clean, organized bar, and provides high-quality customer service, often under a collective bargaining agreement ensuring better job security, benefits, and structured work rules . Key responsibilities include managing inventory, checking IDs, and enforcing safety regulations in high-volume environments.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven bartending experience, often requiring 1+ years in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mixology, spirits, and beverage recipes.
• Licensing: State-mandated alcohol server training (e.g., TIPS or SERVSAFE).
• Skills: Exceptional customer service, communication, multitasking abilities, and physical stamina for standing/lifting.

Responsibilities

• Beverage Service: Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to standardized recipes, ensuring quality and speed.
• Customer Interaction: Greet patrons, take orders, make recommendations, and handle payments (cash/POS) accurately.
• Bar Maintenance: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and fully stocked bar area, including washing glassware and managing inventory.
• Compliance & Safety: Check IDs for legal drinking age, adhere to safety regulations, and refuse service to intoxicated patrons.
• Union Standards: Follow, and potentially help enforce, policies set by the collective bargaining agreement regarding working conditions, shifts, and safety.

Benefits

• Union bartenders often enjoy superior job security, as they can usually only be fired for "just cause" and have access to grievance procedures.
• They often receive better, standardized benefits, regulated working hours, and predictable pay scales through union contracts.
• competitive pay and benefits
• career development opportunities
• rewarding relationships
• a culture that promotes fun, work-life balance, respect, collaboration, and diversity.

What This Job Offers

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