Bartender

StepStone Hospitality•Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore, managed by StepStone Hospitality, is seeking an experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Bartender to join its Food & Beverage team. The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, provides food and beverage service, maintains a clean and organized bar, processes transactions accurately, and follows responsible alcohol-service requirements, Florida regulations, Marriott brand standards, and hotel policies. The position includes welcoming and serving guests, preparing beverages according to recipes and presentation standards, taking and delivering orders, making recommendations, and responding to guest needs. The Bartender also supports bar setup and closing, inventory and cost-control procedures, cash handling and POS processes, sanitation and safety, and hotel and banquet operations. Candidates must have flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and shifts based on operational needs.

Requirements

Previous bartending experience.
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, banquet functions, 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 movements associated with bartending.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Hotel or full-service restaurant experience.
Previous food-service and POS-system experience.
Responsible alcohol-service certification, or willingness to complete required training.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and provide friendly, professional, attentive service.
Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages according to established 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 accurately in the POS system and deliver orders promptly.
Monitor guest needs, respond professionally to requests and concerns, and promote menu items and additional offerings.
Set up the bar before service and ensure supplies, garnishes, glassware, and beverages are available.
Maintain inventory; monitor beverage usage, portion control, and waste; assist with inventory counts and communicate replenishment needs.
Follow recipes, pouring standards, beverage cost-control procedures, and proper storage, rotation, labeling, and handling practices.
Maintain bar equipment, report maintenance concerns, and complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning, stocking, and securing the bar.
Process payments accurately, maintain guest checks, reconcile assigned cash banks, complete closing reports, and follow cash-handling, tip-reporting, discount, complimentary-item, and void procedures.
Verify identification and legal drinking age, monitor alcohol consumption, and refuse or discontinue service when required by law or policy.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bar and follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, health, and safety procedures.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage associates, Culinary, Banquets, and hotel leadership; assist with restaurant service, banquet bars, special events, and group functions as assigned.
Communicate guest requests, service concerns, and operational needs to management; participate in department meetings and required training.
Maintain Marriott brand standards and StepStone Hospitality service expectations, and perform additional duties as assigned.