Bartender | Seasonal Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds

Bartender Position

The Bartender is responsible for the service of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing fast, friendly, and professional service to guests during events. This role requires a personable and professional individual who can thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include serving beverages, verifying guest identification, handling transactions, maintaining a clean and organized service area, and ensuring responsible alcohol service at all times. The Bartender plays a key role in creating a positive guest experience while maintaining excellent attendance and being available to work scheduled events based on business needs.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $16.90-$17.90 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from June 25, 2026 and will end on September 30, 2026. This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Meet company standards of excellence in guest service, teamwork, and uniform appearance.
• Follow all bar pre-shift instructions, bar menus, and service guidelines as assigned.
• Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with all company policies and applicable state and federal alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of available beer, wine, and spirits selections and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance the guest experience.
• Pour and serve beverages responsibly in accordance with company serving standards and portion guidelines.
• Verify guest identification in compliance with state and federal regulations to confirm legal drinking age requirements.
• Communicate and enforce alcohol service cut-offs when necessary.
• Listen to and appropriately respond to guest requests, questions, and concerns in a professional manner.
• Bartenders are expected to assist in de-escalating situations involving intoxicated guests. If a guest becomes confrontational, disruptive, or uses excessive profanity, management or security should be contacted immediately.
• Notify management when situations arise that are beyond standard decision-making authority or cannot be resolved independently.
• Request additional product inventory and restock supplies as needed to maintain efficient service.
• Accurately process guest transactions through the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation at all times.
• Ensure all bar equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including bar setup and breakdown, stocking supplies, and organizing cooler inventory.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RBS Alcohol Certification as required by California State Law.
• Must have a valid California Food Handler Certificate as required by State Law.
• Maintain a professional appearance by reporting to work in clean, neat attire and following company standards for grooming and personal hygiene.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret, and follow company policies and procedures.