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Union Bartender

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

120 Highlands Drive
Carmel, CA 93923

Time-Share with 48 Units
Managed By Hyatt Vacation Ownership
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Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $19.64
A union bartender prepares and serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, maintains a clean, organized bar, and provides high-quality customer service, often under a collective bargaining agreement ensuring better job security, benefits, and structured work rules
. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, checking IDs, and enforcing safety regulations in high-volume environments. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Beverage Service: Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to standardized recipes, ensuring quality and speed.
  • Customer Interaction: Greet patrons, take orders, make recommendations, and handle payments (cash/POS) accurately.
  • Bar Maintenance: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and fully stocked bar area, including washing glassware and managing inventory.
  • Compliance & Safety: Check IDs for legal drinking age, adhere to safety regulations, and refuse service to intoxicated patrons.
  • Union Standards: Follow, and potentially help enforce, policies set by the collective bargaining agreement regarding working conditions, shifts, and safety. 
Common Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: Proven bartending experience, often requiring 1+ years in a high-volume setting.
  • Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mixology, spirits, and beverage recipes.
  • Licensing: State-mandated alcohol server training (e.g., TIPS or SERVSAFE).
  • Skills: Exceptional customer service, communication, multitasking abilities, and physical stamina for standing/lifting. 
Union vs. Non-Union BenefitsUnion bartenders often enjoy superior job security, as they can usually only be fired for "just cause" and have access to grievance procedures. They often receive better, standardized benefits, regulated working hours, and predictable pay scales through union contracts. 
Common Work Environments
  • Casinos and high-volume resorts
  • Convention centers and arenas
  • Hotel bars
  • Restaurants covered by collective bargaining agreements 

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Posted April 10, 2026

About Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

An elegant Big Sur escape.

Welcoming guests for over a century, this stunning retreat offers Owners and guests the ultimate in amenities, location, and nearby activities. With its relaxing whirlpool spas, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, dramatic Pacific views, and access to the adjacent Hyatt Carmel Highlands hotel’s premier dining, this is a perfect place for meaningful time together. Off-site, enjoy everything Big Sur has to offer, like scenic drives, hiking, biking, fishing, beaches, coveted golf at Pebble Beach, and plenty of wine-tasting opportunities.

About Hyatt Vacation Ownership

Experience the Luxury of Hyatt Vacation Ownership

Enjoy the serenity of a shimmering lake from your own private balcony. Experience the exhilaration of skiing down a mountain topped with fresh powder snow. Listen to crashing waves as soft ocean breezes drift through your window. These are the vacation memories that will never leave you. As a Hyatt Vacation owner, make them yours when you choose the destination and season that fit your lifestyle.

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