Julene Restaurant - Bartender

The Sunny•Sunny Isles Beach, FL

About The Position

Julene at The Sunny Hotel is seeking a Bartender to join its opening team in Sunny Isles Beach. The Bartender prepares and mixes beverages for guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner according to standards. The role promotes drinks and drink promotions, maintains prudent portion controls, sets up the bar properly, keeps sufficient inventory, and follows closing procedures. The Bartender must comply with state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including requirements concerning service to minors and intoxicated guests. The position also includes welcoming and assisting guests, explaining menu selections, taking and relaying food and beverage orders, serving food and beverages, anticipating guest needs, maintaining a clean dining area, processing payments, and coordinating with kitchen and bar staff. Julene is the hotel’s signature restaurant, featuring approachable American cooking and a lively, welcoming atmosphere for hotel guests and local diners.

Requirements

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
Knowledge of drink recipes and drink and wine merchandising specials.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Working knowledge of drink service and bar terminology.
Meet the minimum age requirement of the jurisdiction.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
No employee will pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

One year of bartending experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly and create a positive first impression.
Guide guests through the menu, offer recommendations, and answer questions.
Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay them to the kitchen and bar.
Prepare and mix beverages according to standards, and serve food and beverages promptly and professionally.
Promote and upsell drinks and drink promotions.
Anticipate guest needs and provide personalized service.
Clear tables and maintain a clean, organized dining area.
Process guest payments and handle cash transactions accurately.
Practice prudent portion control, properly set up the bar, maintain sufficient inventory, and follow closing procedures.
Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to support smooth service.
Follow applicable state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including rules on serving minors and intoxicated guests.