Bartender, Diamond Room - Quick Hire!

Delaware North's Patina Group is a distinguished leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, renowned for operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at some of the most iconic venues across the United States. These include celebrated landmarks and destinations such as Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Recently recognized as one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation’s Restaurant News, Patina Group brings a legacy of excellence and innovation to the hospitality industry. As part of Delaware North, a global family-owned company with over 100 years of history, the organization offers unique and rewarding career paths spanning sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, hotels, retail, and more. Their commitment to creating great experiences for guests is matched by their investment in employee growth and well-being. The Patina Group at the Diamond Room in San Diego, California, is currently seeking both full-time and part-time Bartenders to join their award-winning team. This role is essential in delivering exceptional beverage service and creating memorable guest experiences through the art of bartending. The position offers an hourly wage of $17.25, not including additional tipped earnings, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package focused on supporting team members both personally and professionally. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about mixology, fine dining, and customer service, who thrive in a collaborative environment that values friendship, growth, and excellence. As a Bartender at the Diamond Room, you will greet guests warmly and offer personalized service throughout their visit. Your expertise in preparing and serving a wide variety of craft cocktails, fine wines, and premium spirits will ensure guests enjoy a memorable drinking experience. Maintaining a thorough knowledge of mixology techniques, spirit brands, wine varietals, and emerging bar trends is essential to this role. You'll provide expert recommendations, educate guests about beverage pairings and seasonal offerings, and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and bar presentation. Additionally, you will be responsible for accurate cash handling, operating the POS system efficiently, and ensuring responsible alcohol service in full compliance with state and local laws. Collaboration with front-of-house staff and management will help ensure seamless service, and your input will be valued in menu development and seasonal cocktail program updates. Maintaining inventory and assisting with ordering supplies also form part of your duties. This dynamic role requires physical stamina due to constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and occasionally lifting stock up to 35 pounds. Working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with moderate to high environmental noise levels during busy periods is expected. Shift schedules may include days, evenings, holidays, weekdays, and weekends, providing flexibility and a variety of work experiences. Bartending experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or upscale cocktail bars is essential, along with advanced knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, wines, and cocktail construction. Excellent communication skills and a polished demeanor will help build rapport with guests and coworkers alike. Certification in mixology or as a sommelier is preferred but not required. This position does not require a high school diploma or GED, making it accessible to experienced professionals dedicated to their craft. Delaware North values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. Joining the Patina Group means becoming part of a global legacy focused on hospitality excellence while enjoying comprehensive benefits, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, flexible working environment. If you want to be part of a team that prides itself on delivering great times in great places, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your bartending career in a world-class setting.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• minimum of two years of bartending experience in a fine dining, luxury hotel, or upscale cocktail bar environment
• advanced knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, wine, and cocktail construction
• excellent communication and people skills with a polished demeanor
• experience in cash handling and credit card processing
• previous experience using a computerized point of sale system
• physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions constantly
• ability to lift stock up to 35 pounds occasionally
• ability to work in moderate to high environmental noise levels during busy times