Bartender

Opal Corporate Office•Sanibel, FL

21d

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves beverages for bar guests and prepares alcoholic beverages for cocktail servers. The role includes opening and closing the bar, completing daily and weekly side work, maintaining cleanliness and appearance, managing stock and inventory, and submitting liquor requisitions to management. Bartenders take food and beverage orders, help run food, serve dining-area tables when needed, present checks, and collect payment. They provide friendly guest service, keep assigned areas clean and stocked, follow applicable liquor regulations and responsible alcohol-serving practices, and adhere to company service standards. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as extended periods of standing and the ability to lift or carry 30 pounds. The employer conducts post-offer employment verification, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

Requirements

Exceptional people skills.
Ability and desire to contribute as a team member, exercise good work habits, take initiative, and help maintain the outlet’s organization and functionality.
Full knowledge of the point-of-sale (POS) system.
Full knowledge of the menu.
Knowledge of proper food-handling techniques.
Ability to monitor and control guests’ alcohol consumption using responsible alcohol-serving techniques.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry 30 pounds.
Must adhere to OPL standards for policy and steps of service.
Successful completion of post-offer employment verification, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Mix and serve beverages for bar guests and prepare alcoholic beverages for cocktail servers at the service bar.
Set up and break down the bar, complete daily opening and closing side work, and perform weekly duties to maintain cleanliness and upkeep.
Submit daily liquor requisitions to management and ensure the bar is stocked at the beginning and end of each shift; check inventory to maintain required par levels.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and stock of the bar and assigned areas throughout the shift.
Comply with state and federal liquor regulations and monitor guests’ alcohol consumption using responsible alcohol-serving techniques.
Use a blender to prepare frozen drinks.
Take accurate food and beverage orders using general menu knowledge.
Assist with running food from the kitchen to guests.
Serve tables in the dining area when needed.
Present accurate checks to guests and collect payment.
Greet guests, smile, and assist them throughout their visit.
Assist other departments as requested and follow reasonable management direction.
Wear a clean, properly worn uniform and name tag.
Adhere to company policies and steps of service.