Bartender

Four Points by Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore•Tampa, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore, managed by StepStone Hospitality, is seeking an experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Bartender for its Food & Beverage team. The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, maintains an organized and sanitary bar, processes guest transactions accurately, provides food service as needed, and serves alcohol responsibly in compliance with Florida regulations, Marriott brand standards, and hotel policies. The role includes beverage preparation and guest service, bar setup and inventory, cash handling and point-of-sale procedures, responsible alcohol service, and collaboration with Food & Beverage, Culinary, Banquets, and hotel leadership. The position requires schedule flexibility for evening shifts, weekends, holidays, banquet functions, special events, and additional shifts based on operational needs. Compensation is hourly pay plus eligible tips.

Requirements

Previous bartending experience is required.
Strong knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and beverage preparation.
Excellent guest-service and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and remain organized during busy service periods.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling payments.
Ability to work independently while supporting the Food & Beverage team.
Knowledge of responsible alcohol-service practices.
Professional appearance, positive attitude, and dependable attendance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Must meet applicable legal age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Must have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and additional shifts based on operational needs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, and pull beverage supplies and bar equipment; bend, reach, and perform repetitive bartending movements.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Hotel or full-service restaurant experience is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with food service and POS systems is preferred.
Responsible alcohol-service certification is preferred; willingness to complete required training is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and provide friendly, attentive service; respond professionally to requests and concerns.
Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes and presentation standards.
Maintain knowledge of beverage menus, specialty cocktails, wine selections, and food offerings; answer questions and make recommendations.
Take food and beverage orders, enter them accurately into the POS system, and deliver orders promptly.
Promote menu items and specialty beverages while maintaining a welcoming bar atmosphere.
Set up the bar and ensure supplies, garnishes, glassware, and beverages are available.
Maintain inventory, monitor beverage usage and waste, follow portion and cost-control procedures, and communicate replenishment needs.
Store, rotate, label, and handle beverages and supplies properly; maintain bar equipment and report maintenance concerns.
Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning, stocking, and securing the bar.
Accurately process cash, credit card, room-charge, and other approved payments; maintain guest checks and record sales correctly.
Follow cash-handling, payment-processing, tip-reporting, discount, complimentary-item, and void procedures; reconcile assigned cash banks and complete closing reports.
Verify identification and legal drinking age, monitor alcohol consumption, and refuse or discontinue alcohol service when required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bar and follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and health regulations.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage associates, Culinary, Banquets, and hotel leadership; assist with restaurant service and support banquet bars, events, and group functions as assigned.
Communicate guest requests, service concerns, and operational needs to management; attend department meetings and required training.
Maintain Marriott brand standards and StepStone Hospitality service expectations and perform additional duties as assigned.