Bartender

Hampton Golf • Sarasota, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Oak Country Club is hiring dependable and personable Bartenders for its Food & Beverage team in Sarasota, Florida. The role provides an excellent guest drinking experience by preparing and serving beverages, maintaining an organized, clean, and welcoming bar, and helping create a positive experience for members and guests. Bartenders mix classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customer needs and expectations, interact with customers, and provide recommendations. The club is a family-oriented private club offering golf, dining, social, and recreational experiences, with a culture focused on teamwork, respect, and exceptional service.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with full-time and part-time classifications listed and part-time opportunities noted. Working hours depend on shift assignments. The position reports to the Clubhouse Manager and F&B Manager and has no direct reports.

Work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor exposure. Potential hazards include sharp and rapidly moving equipment, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls. The position requires moderate physical work, including lifting, carrying, standing, and other physical activities. Employees may also be asked to perform other job-related duties. Work involving ladders longer than 8 feet and certain building-height access or maintenance activities is restricted under the stated safety procedures.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Computer literacy.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
• Relevant training certificate.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, lift up to 30 pounds frequently, and consistently lift, carry, and load equipment that may weigh 40 or more pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities for up to five hours without sitting and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
• Good organizational and verbal skills; ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, visually monitor operation areas, and read and write member communications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a second language.
• Previous bartending experience is preferred; candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are also welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Plan and present the bar menu.
• Check customers’ identification and confirm they meet the legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Stay guest-focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Comply with food and beverage regulations.
• Keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed