Bartender

JALEO DISNEY SPRINGS•Lake Buena Vista, FL

About The Position

José Andrés restaurants are centered around the mission of changing the world through the power of food, with concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining. The Bartender provides an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, and professional food and beverage experience with impeccable service and genuine hospitality. The role oversees bar operations, including the cash drawer and POS system, customer consumption, and support for front-of-house and back-of-house teammates. Bartenders precisely prepare handmade cocktails, contribute to cocktail research and development, and maintain service standards during high-volume periods. They continually develop their food and beverage knowledge and describe menu items, preparation methods, ingredients, and suggested beverage pairings to guests. An intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits is required; knowledge of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish wines is a plus. José Andrés Group restaurants operate across the United States, including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC. The company describes its restaurants as reflecting the authentic roots of each concept and José Andrés's passion for sharing cultural stories through food.

Requirements

At least an intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits.
Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
Ability to take direction, work in a team environment, and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Problem-solving abilities; self-motivated and organized.
Able to spend 100% of work time standing or walking and maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
Able to maneuver between simultaneous functions at a well-paced rate.
Able to lift up to 15 lbs. regularly and continuously and occasionally lift trays or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.
Able to perform grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing, and have listening, hearing, and visual acuity.
Able to communicate with guests, supervisors, and other employees through continuous talking and hearing.
Manual dexterity to use and operate necessary equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish wines.

Responsibilities

Provide guests with an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, and professional culinary and beverage experience, impeccable service, and genuine hospitality.
Maintain and oversee bar operations, including the cash drawer and POS system, customer consumption, and support for front-of-house and back-of-house teammates.
Precisely prepare and execute handmade cocktails.
Participate with the team in cocktail research and development.
Maintain expected service steps during high-volume peak hours.
Continuously expand food and beverage knowledge through learning and discovery.
Describe menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to guests and suggest beverage pairings.