Bartender

Aloft Fort Lauderdale Airport•Fort Lauderdale, FL

26d

About The Position

The Bartender creates a welcoming and lively atmosphere while preparing cocktails and serving a seasonally inspired beverage menu. The role includes greeting guests, providing attentive service and conversation, preparing and serving beverages, maintaining the bar, processing payments, and complying with liquor laws. Bartenders may also help defuse difficult situations and perform other reasonable duties requested by supervisors.

Requirements

Professional demeanor and a warm, welcoming personality.
Ability to engage easily and actively connect with others.
Genuine care and compassion, with comfort conversing with people from a variety of backgrounds and organizational levels.
Ability to speak clearly and professionally.
Professional appearance and clean uniform.
Ability to stand for long periods or entire shifts.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than 30 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests with genuine care and deliver highly attentive service.
Engage guests in polite conversation as time allows.
Know the beverage menu and prepare drinks for cocktail service.
Open and serve wine and champagne, and prepare garnishes.
Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies.
Set up and maintain the cleanliness of the bar area.
Process all payment methods.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure bar equipment is clean and fully functional.
Occasionally diffuse difficult situations.
Comply with all liquor laws.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.