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 at the service bar. The role includes setting up and breaking down the bar, completing daily opening and closing side work and weekly cleaning duties, maintaining the bar’s appearance, and keeping it stocked to required par levels. The Bartender submits daily liquor requisitions to management and complies with state and federal liquor regulations. The position also involves preparing frozen drinks with a blender, taking accurate food and beverage orders, running food from the kitchen, serving dining-area tables when needed, presenting accurate checks, collecting payment, and following reasonable directions from management. Bartenders are expected to provide attentive guest service, keep assigned areas clean and stocked, assist other departments, and follow OPL policy and service standards. The posting describes a positive, team-oriented work environment and states that Sanibel Causeway tolls are paid for all shifts.

Requirements

Exceptional people skills.
Desire to contribute and work as part of a team, exercise good work habits, and take initiative to maintain outlet organization and functionality.
Full knowledge of the 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.

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 and complete daily opening and closing side work and weekly cleaning duties.
Submit daily liquor requisitions to management.
Keep the bar stocked at the beginning and end of each shift, and check inventory to maintain required par levels.
Maintain the appearance of the bar area throughout the shift.
Comply with state and federal liquor regulations.
Use a blender to prepare frozen drinks.
Take accurate food and beverage orders using general menu knowledge.
Assist in running food from the kitchen to guests.
Serve tables in the dining area when needed.
Present accurate checks to guests and collect payment.
Follow reasonable directions from management.
Greet and assist guests throughout the shift.
Keep assigned areas clean and stocked, and assist other departments as requested.
Wear a clean uniform properly, including a name tag.
Follow OPL policy and steps-of-service standards.