Restaurant Bartender - Regent Santa Monica Beach

About Us:

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks. 

Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee and tea beverages. The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa, outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com. 

Job Summary:

The Bartender serves as the main point of contact for guests at the bar, responsible for preparing and serving mixed drinks, wine, and food. Key duties include making menu suggestions, delivering orders, explaining dishes, recommending wines, and monitoring guest satisfaction. The role requires expertise in mixology and beverages, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with a team to ensure smooth operations and excellent service.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Director of Restaurants and Restaurant Assistant General Manager, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Promote the Restaurant Group and Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes. 
• Deliver exceptional hospitality to all guests, ensuring attentive, polished, and courteous service at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Uphold company and service standards; assist with food, beverage, and wine manuals.
• Lead and support front-of-house team; manage bar service and guest preferences.
• Collaborate with bartenders, sommeliers, and managers; facilitate FOH and BOH communication.
• Describe dinner features and menu changes; handle beverage and food orders.
• Provide training on cocktails and spirits; onboard new hires.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings; learn new menu items.
• Deliver exceptional service; develop rapport with guests.
• Answer guest inquiries about menu, food, wine, and other concerns.
• Work closely with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and accommodate dietary needs.
• Expedite food to the bar; maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ensure products are prepared and served according to restaurant standards.
• Assist with seasonal cocktail creation and bar inventory.
• Handle juicing and batching recipes to restaurant standards.
• Restock ice, bus used plates and glassware, and remove trash at end of shift.

What we need from you: 

• Minimum 2 years of fine dining mixology experience, within a luxury hotel bar experience a plus.
• Extensive Food and Wine Knowledge.
• Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This position necessitates participation in a pooled tip system, where you contribute to tipping out the support staff and other essential colleagues.

What you can expect from us: 

The hourly pay rate for this role is $18.00 to $20.50, plus tips. This rate is only applicable for jobs t