Bartender

MEZZE SOUTH BEACH LLC•Miami Beach, FL

18d

About The Position

José Andrés Group 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 culinary and beverage experience with impeccable service and genuine hospitality. The role oversees bar operations, prepares handmade cocktails, supports front- and back-of-house teammates, and contributes to cocktail research and development. It calls for continuous learning about food and beverages, the ability to describe menu items and suggest beverage pairings, and an intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits. Knowledge of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish wines is a plus. The position requires working on your feet throughout the shift, maintaining service standards during busy periods, and communicating effectively with guests and coworkers. José Andrés Group operates restaurants in Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

Requirements

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 and work in a team environment.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Problem-solving ability; self-motivated and organized.
Ability to stand or walk for the entire shift and maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
Ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Ability to regularly and continually lift up to 15 lbs., and occasionally lift trays or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.
Ability to perform tasks involving grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.
Listening, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient for the role; talking and hearing occur continuously while communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.
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 with 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.
Continuously learn about food and beverages and take an active, innovative approach to expanding product knowledge.
Describe menu items, explain ingredients and preparation methods, and suggest beverage pairings.
Participate with the team in cocktail research and development.
Maintain expected service steps during high-volume peak hours.