Bartender

Sonata Lake Mary•Lake Mary, FL

23d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for welcoming guests at the bar, helping them order, and preparing cocktails and other beverages according to recipes and service standards. The role includes maintaining a clean, organized bar; providing knowledgeable service about menus, spirits, wines, beer, pairings, and appropriate beverage service; and operating the point-of-sale system. The Bartender also conducts inventory, communicates bar supply needs, assists with stocking and requisitions, checks daily prep, and handles products and equipment properly. The position requires following safety and emergency procedures, preventing guests from becoming intoxicated, reporting workplace injuries and resident health changes, and communicating effectively with the Food & Beverage Director and team members. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of bartending experience.
Ability to work in a team environment and work flexible shifts.
Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills.
Reliable record-keeping, documentation, and reporting ability.
Extreme discretion and professionalism.
Ability to work under pressure and navigate quickly changing priorities.
Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, turn, and perform repetitive motions.
Physical ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds if necessary.
Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
May be subject to background, criminal, and drug tests, and may be asked to submit to random drug testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

Bartending experience in a senior living or club setting.

Responsibilities

Greet and acknowledge guests, guide them through ordering, anticipate their needs, and respond promptly.
Prepare cocktails and other beverages using appropriate garnishes, barware, glassware, and recipes.
Maintain complete knowledge of menus, signature cocktails, spirits, wines, wine pairings, wine service, and available beers.
Follow dining service standards, policies, and procedures for bar guests and alcoholic drinks ordered in the main dining room.
Operate the point-of-sale system and process credit, house charges, and credit card transactions appropriately.
Conduct regular inventory, complete inventory forms accurately, and communicate bar supply needs.
Assist with stocking beverage products and preparing bar orders and requisitions.
Control the amount of alcohol served to prevent guests from becoming intoxicated.
Check the daily prep list at the start of each shift and ensure sufficient prepared products are available.
Maintain a clean and organized bar and communicate maintenance needs.
Use and maintain equipment properly; handle, store, and rotate products appropriately.
Follow safety practices and emergency procedures.
Report on-the-job injuries to the Food & Beverage Director before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Communicate effectively with the Food & Beverage Director and other team members.
Immediately advise the Food & Beverage Director of changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.
Maintain acceptable attendance, follow the work schedule, and notify the Food & Beverage Director when late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies.
Perform other duties as needed.