Bartender - The Moxy San Diego Gaslamp in San Diego, California at Island Hospitality Management

Our team is looking to add an outgoing and energetic Bartender to join the Moxy San Diego Downtown team. More than just making drinks, you'll create memorable experiences by engaging with guests, crafting quality cocktails, recommending menu items, and bringing the vibrant personality of the Moxy brand to life. You'll help create an inviting social atmosphere where guests and locals alike feel welcome, while providing exceptional food and beverage service in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you should have a friendly and engaging personality, strong communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. You must be able to multitask, work efficiently under pressure, and deliver exceptional service while maintaining a fun, authentic, and professional presence behind the bar.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Job Requirements:

• Create a welcoming, energetic, and memorable experience for every guest by delivering service that reflects the Moxy brand personality.
• Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency, quality, and creativity.
• Engage with guests, answer questions, recommend menu items, and provide knowledgeable suggestions on beverages and food offerings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout each shift, ensuring all supplies are readily available.
• Accurately process cash, credit card, room charge, and other payment transactions in accordance with hotel procedures.
• Verify guest identification and responsibly monitor alcohol consumption while following all local, state, and company alcohol service guidelines.
• Receive food and beverage orders, communicate effectively with the kitchen, and ensure timely delivery to guests.
• Complete opening, closing, and shift responsibilities, including required reports and cash reconciliation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the bar, tables, countertops, glassware, equipment, and surrounding guest areas.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations while maintaining Marriott and hotel brand standards.
• Work collaboratively with fellow bartenders, servers, front desk associates, and leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Job Qualifications:

• Passion for hospitality with an outgoing, engaging, and guest-focused personality.
• Previous bartending experience preferred; knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build genuine connections with guests.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns professionally.
• Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Commitment to responsible alcohol service and compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night shifts.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations, they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

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Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance; Commuter benefits including transit & parking
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Incentive-based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand
• Team Member of the Month, Quarter, and Year recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

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