Rush Creek Pool Area

Looking for Bartenders outside the gates of Yosemite National Park!

Posted: May 02, 2026

Bartender

Evergreen Lodge & Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California and Groveland, California

Wages/Pay
$16.90 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
May 15, 2026


The Lodge is an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. We are looking for a talented, experienced Bartender to complete our experienced food & beverage team at the Lodge. Our Bartenders provide lunch and dinner service to guests in our tavern and pool. Our Bartenders also provide service for catered functions and events throughout the year. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles and love what they do. We welcome seasonal or career-oriented applicants.

As a member of this team, applicants will not only represent our great restaurant & tavern, but the wonderful Lodge as well. We will select bartenders who have what it takes to give exemplary customer service to our guests and who are avid team players. Professional demeanor that is friendly and energetic is a must. Appearance needs to be neat, tidy and pressed and smiles must be ever present. Ideal candidates must possess excellent knowledge about food, wine, beverage and service and strive to continue to learn as much as they can.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

  • Independently execute food & beverage service for guests

  • Work along with Restaurant Department executing drinks in a timely manner

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of Tavern and supplies

  • Work split shifts (Lunch/dinner) 3 to 5 days/week

  • Lift up to 50 lbs

Ideal qualifications include:

  • 3+ years restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experience

  • Structured training in restaurant/catering service

  • Some knowledge of, training in and interest in drink preparation

  • Self-motivated, with experience working independently

  • Takes pride in providing fantastic, warm, caring service

  • Detail oriented and organized

  • Enjoys being part of a team

  • Interest in living in a remote lodging environment

  • Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle

  • Dynamic, fun and likes the outdoors

Work environment and Physical demands

  • The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions

  • Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs

  • Ability to stand and move continuously

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum

  • Stocking, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors

  • Working with required chemicals 

  • Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours

Details:

  • $16.00 per hour plus tips

  • Full time position available immediately

  • Position can be year-round or seasonal

  • Room and board available for fixed weekly cost both Onsite and Offsite

  • Hours variable, including nights and weekends as well as situational/crisis availability; a regular schedule with specific days off will be established

  • Healthcare benefits available after 90 days

  • 401K eligible with company match after 1 year

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Evergreen Lodge & Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

Our Yosemite Hotel Collection℠ provides visitors with three remarkable lodging options that are each ideal for exploring Yosemite National Park: Evergreen Lodge, Rush Creek Lodge and now Firefall Ranch.

Location
California
Season
Year Round
Staff size
450
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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