Bartender & Hospitality Associate
Company: Hills at Dry Diggings Distillery
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Pay: $18/hour + tips
Must be 21 years of age or older
Minimum 2 years Bartending Experience
Position Overview
This is a multi-faceted hospitality role for someone who enjoys variety and genuinely loves taking care of people.
On any given shift, you may be crafting cocktails behind the bar, serving guests in the dining room, leading educational spirit tastings, assisting retail customers in the tasting room, or helping execute private events. No two days look exactly alike, and that's exactly how we like it.
We're looking for someone who is adaptable, dependable, and excited to become part of every aspect of the guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare classic and house cocktails with consistency and attention to detail.
- Provide attentive table service in our dining room and bar.
- Lead guests through educational spirit tastings and retail purchases in our tasting room.
- Assist with weddings, private parties, corporate events, and community gatherings.
- Recommend food, cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer with confidence.
- Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team to deliver exceptional hospitality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.
- Help wherever the team needs you to ensure every guest has an outstanding experience.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 2 years bartending experience required.
- Passion for hospitality and genuine enjoyment of working with people.
- Interest in craft spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, and local agriculture.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
We're looking for people who are dependable, curious, and proud of their work. If you're someone who enjoys learning, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and believes great hospitality comes from genuine care, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Email your resume along with a few sentences about yourself and why you'd like to join our team. We'd love to hear what excites you about hospitality.
About Hills at Dry Diggings Distillery
For over a decade, Dry Diggings has been distilling a wide range of spirits and educating guests on what goes into our bottles—and why that matters. Hills is the next chapter: a coffee counter, full bar, and restaurant where those bottles come to life. Cocktails crafted with care, food that tells a story, and hospitality that feels like visiting an old friend.
We keep things local, honest, and high-quality. This isn't fine dining—but we take pride in what we do. We're here to pour something memorable, serve great food, and create a place people genuinely want to come back to.
We hold ourselves to a high standard because we care about doing things right. We're building a team that shows up, steps up, and keeps getting better. It takes grit, teamwork, and pride in your craft. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person