Banquet Bartender

Job Summary
The On-Call Banquet Bartender is responsible for providing warm, professional, and efficient beverage service during private events, banquets, weddings, and functions at Avalon Palm Springs and Ingleside Estate. This role requires an engaging personality, strong mixology knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests during events, following recipes and service standards.
• Set up, stock, and break down banquet bar stations in accordance with event requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Beverage Service standards, checking IDs and monitoring alcohol consumption responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area throughout service.
• Suggest and prepare specialty cocktails and beverages to enhance guest experience.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately when required.
• Support banquet and event staff by assisting with guest requests and ensuring seamless service flow.
• Maintain complete knowledge of menu items, event beverage packages, and wine lists.
• Uphold a professional appearance, attitude, and adherence to brand standards at all times.
• A key requirement for this role is punctuality, including showing up on time for scheduled shifts, ready to work, and adhering to all rest and meal break standards as well as the company’s attendance policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience, preferably in a banquet, event, or hotel environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation, wines, beers, and beverage service standards.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Riverside County Food Handler's card and Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) certification throughout employment.
• Ability to transport, move, and set up bar equipment and supplies; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varied indoor and outdoor banquet environments.
• Flexible availability required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and guest service skills.

Additional Details
Position: On-Call Banquet Bartender (Non-Exempt, Hourly + Tips)
Schedule: On-Call (event-based schedule, includes evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Locations: Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs and Ingleside Estate

About Avalon PS HM, LLC
Avalon PS HM, LLC is a dynamic and diverse team of passionate individuals united by a shared love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is straightforward: excellence is our standard, and anything less simply doesn't meet our expectations. We actively seek out the best talent, both from within the industry and beyond, to join us as we build a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company—one inspired by timeless traditions and focused on innovation. The work we do is challenging and fast-paced, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
An old-world hideaway in the heart of Palm Springs, Avalon is a desert oasis tucked into the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains. With 70 Spanish-style lodgings, including romantic studios and 13 private villas; 3 cabana-lined pools; the acclaimed Chi Chi restaurant; and the restorative Estrella Spa, it’s no secret why Avalon’s sun-kissed, lush, citrus tree-lined grounds have been a Hollywood playground since the 1930s.

Ingleside Estate
At the historic Ingleside Estate & Melvyn’s Restaurant, an old Hollywood glamour runs deep: Built in the 1920’s for the heirs to the Pierce Arrow Automobile Company, it was later purchased in 1935 by Palm Springs pioneer Ruth Hardy. Through the years, Ingleside served as a Palm Springs escape for A-list names including Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor, with a legacy that's still felt in its serene, hedge-lined grounds. A relaxed elegance is palpable throughout the 30 Spanish Revival rooms and suites, and on the lush lawn with pool and hot tub. The iconic dining experience of Melvyn’s restaurant and lounge completes this picturesque setting to play and escape it all.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Avalon PS HM, LLC, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We make decisions based on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. We utilize E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Fair Chance Hiring
In compliance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances, Avalon PS HM, LLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories on an individualized basis, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunity for all.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Responsible Bev Service
• Food Handler Hourly

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