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Bartender

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Santa Monica, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Bartender at the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel and Leisure: Oceana in Santa Monica, CA. This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 million complete transformation. The restaurant will be newly renovated and relaunched with a brand-new concept and dining room design by Martin Brudnizki. The restaurant will feature a refreshed dining concept inspired by Santa Monica’s lush natural beauty. Expect an inventive menu, artfully prepared plates, and handcrafted cocktails to join a curated wine list—all resulting in a Southern California dining experience beyond compare. We are now seeking motivated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team as integral members.

As a Bartender for Hotel Oceana Santa Monica’s new restaurant, you play a vital role in achieving our goal of delivering high levels of guest satisfaction and unparalleled service by providing exceptional beverage service to both dine-in guests and room service. Over the next few weeks, we will schedule in-person and digital interviews for qualified candidates.

Apply today! Then, check your phone and email messages frequently for a message about scheduling a brief phone interview.

The How…

Throughout each shift, you are responsible for verifying the identification and age of customers, preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, accepting payment from customers, cleaning glasses and bar utensils and balancing cash receipts to record sales.

Your friendly, efficient, and high-touch approach is perfect when engaging with guests and team members. Your diligence in addressing and appropriately escalating guest feedback, concerns, or complaints while clearly and tactfully communicating with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff is an asset and contributes to effective restaurant operations.

Your year-plus experience as a bartender in a fine dining setting is helpful for quickly acclimating to the job responsibilities.

The Details…

You will work a part-time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays.

Willing to conform to hotel dress and grooming standards, which include wearing the hotel-issued uniform, no visible tattoos while wearing a uniform, no unnatural hair colors, no piercings other than one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair.

We offer a range of benefits to meet your needs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings account, and basic life insurance options. New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation in the first year and earn up to 80 hours of paid sick leave per year. Eligible employees also receive holiday pay (if working) or paid holidays (if scheduled off) for six annual holidays*.

After you apply, please listen to voicemails, answer calls from unknown numbers, and check your emails for a message from us regarding the next step.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Salary : $23

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