What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender - New Restaurant Opening! position at Pinyon?
Description
Brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality—the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food—Pinyon is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale. Inspired by journeys across Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, the name reflects a deep connection to the region’s vibrant food culture and heritage. Set along the park with a welcoming patio for alfresco dining, Pinyon invites guests to linger over a cocktail or a lively spritz while enjoying house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, and an ever-changing array of spreads and dips alongside dishes cooked over open flame—celebrating flavors from Barcelona to Malta while uniting the best global ingredients and time-honored techniques to bring a fresh, sophisticated dining experience to the community.
Position Overview
As a Bartender at Pinyon, you will be the face of our bar, creating handcrafted cocktails, serving beverages with flair, and delivering exceptional hospitality. You’ll thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and a friendly, approachable demeanor. This role requires mixology skill, teamwork, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality—the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food—Pinyon is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale. Inspired by journeys across Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, the name reflects a deep connection to the region’s vibrant food culture and heritage. Set along the park with a welcoming patio for alfresco dining, Pinyon invites guests to linger over a cocktail or a lively spritz while enjoying house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, and an ever-changing array of spreads and dips alongside dishes cooked over open flame—celebrating flavors from Barcelona to Malta while uniting the best global ingredients and time-honored techniques to bring a fresh, sophisticated dining experience to the community.
Position Overview
As a Bartender at Pinyon, you will be the face of our bar, creating handcrafted cocktails, serving beverages with flair, and delivering exceptional hospitality. You’ll thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and a friendly, approachable demeanor. This role requires mixology skill, teamwork, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft cocktails and beverages accurately and efficiently according to Pinyon’s recipes and presentation standards.
- Engage guests with knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and wine pairings, providing recommendations when appropriate.
- Maintain bar organization and stock levels to ensure smooth service during high-volume periods.
- Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of drinks and seamless guest experiences.
- Manage cash, tabs, and POS transactions accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the bar area, tools, and glassware.
- Adhere to all safety, health, and alcohol service regulations.
- Previous bartending experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of spirits, wines, and cocktails; mixology skills a must.
- Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; friendly, polished, and professional.
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be 19 to serve alcohol.
- Be part of a high-energy, high-volume bar team in one of Scottsdale’s most anticipated new restaurants.
- Be part of Hi Noon Hospitality, an innovative group behind beloved Arizona restaurants like Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food.
- Embrace an inspiring, fast-paced environment that blends inspired cuisine with genuine connection.
- Health benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive tipped pay
- A team-first culture rooted in collaboration and high standards
- Grow professionally within a growing hospitality group renowned for excellence.
- Dining Discounts at all our locations
