Bartender

Description

Hotel June is a boutique property inspired by California’s free spirit, blending mid-century design with modern comfort. Located in West LA, just minutes from LAX, Playa Vista, and the beach, our hotel offers effortless access to top entertainment and dining. Detailed with inviting design, a Baja-inspired pool deck and Cali-Mex restaurant, a heated outdoor pool, luxury linens, and 24-hour fitness center Hotel June is where every day feels like a Saturday afternoon.

Overview:

A Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving a wide variety of beverages to guests while creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. This role involves mixing drinks, maintaining bar cleanliness, managing inventory, and ensuring responsible alcohol service, all while delivering exceptional customer service.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assess guests' needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Prepare, restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Open and close the bar
• Observe and follow all applicable laws regarding the sales and service of alcohol
• Speak eloquently about the hotel, restaurant and menu
• Prioritize guests’ needs above service team member convenience
• Gain insights to guests’ dining preferences through verbal and nonverbal cues
• Maintain the ambiance and service standards of the hotel at all times, while on property
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Follow all standard operating procedures as it pertains to cash handling

Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Proven bartending experience in a fast-paced environment
• Alcohol Server Certification Number from RBS Portal required
• Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking the best of the best—both within and outside the industry—to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.

To achieve our vision—to inspire and transport people—we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper:

• Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all.
• Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence.
• Imagine Proper: We are resourceful.
• Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.