Bartender | FullTime

The Bartender creates an excellent guest experience that exceeds expectations by preparing and serving classic and innovative beverages. The Bartender assesses guest needs, preferences, makes recommendations, and takes orders. A knowledge of mixology is crucial to mix ingredients for alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages, and the Bartender is able to present them professionally. The Bartender will also perform cashiering duties as well as ensuring only guests who are 21 years old and over are served alcohol. Moreover, the Bartender must create a warm, welcoming environment for guests, and ensures each beverage is crafted with care

• →Meet all established service standards;
• →Prepare all beverages served in the area of responsibility;
• →Maintain control of bar area, staff, clientele, guest service, and atmosphere;
• →Maintain cleanliness of bar area;
• →Perform tasks necessary for opening and closing of the facility to the satisfaction of administration and within inventory needs;
• →Comply with all Florida State labor, health and safety regulations;
• →Comply with all Courtyard Residence Inn policies and procedures;
• →Secure payment for served product;
• →Maintain issued bank.

• Flexibility: This is a demanding business, and we value flexibility in workdays and hours. However, availability to work Thursday through Saturday is a required qualification for this position and it’s also a lot of fun!
• Experience. Previous experience passionately providing service to others preferred.
• Knowledge. Familiarity of restaurant terminology and food service techniques preferred.
• People Person. The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected.
• Great communicator. Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and through legible writing.

• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and knows how to multi-task while ensuring accuracy.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Complete knowledge of mixology;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Ability to work well with others and function well in a fast-paced environment;
• Cashiering experience;

Current liquor license and food handler permits required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, and stand, 8+ hours per day.
• The team member may be asked to use hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift to 25 lbs. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  This job description is subject to change at any time.  The team member will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.