Bartender - Mediterranean Restaurant - Sotogrande

Pier Sixty Six•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pier Sixty-Six Resort is hiring a Bartender for its Mediterranean Restaurant, Sotogrande. Reporting to the Outlet General Manager, the Bartender provides excellent service at a high-volume restaurant in a dynamic environment featuring craft cocktails and live entertainment. The role includes preparing and serving beverages and food, maintaining the bar and work areas, accurately handling orders and payments, and delivering memorable guest experiences while following resort and departmental standards.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.
Must have effective communication skills.
Ability to implement and uphold service standards.
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
Ability to interact with resort associates and guests.
Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Enthusiasm and knowledge of classic cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers.
Ability to work under variable temperature conditions.
Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire.
Must have a current Food Handlers card.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift; frequently bend, stoop, reach, stretch, lift, carry, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry bottles, glassware, bar supplies, kegs, ice, and other items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to safely handle and transport trays, glassware, beverages, and bar equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive beverage preparation, pouring, shaking, stirring, stocking, cleaning, and glassware-polishing tasks.
Ability to safely maneuver in crowded, fast-paced bar and restaurant areas and navigate stairs or other changes in elevation when required.
Ability to maintain balance and coordination while carrying items and remain physically active for extended periods while providing guest service.

Nice To Haves

Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated.
High school diploma or GED recommended.
Some college experience or a degree recommended.
Previous bartending experience in a professional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests.
Assess customer needs and preferences and make personalized recommendations.
Stock and maintain the bar according to resort and health department standards.
Provide an exceptional and memorable guest experience; welcome guests, anticipate their needs, check satisfaction, and thank them genuinely.
Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests seated at the bar.
Set up the bar and prepare fruit and garnishes according to resort standards.
Keep the bar and work areas clean, organized, and maintained throughout the day; complete closing duties and restock to par levels.
Know specialty cocktail ingredients and garnishes, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, glassware, and garnishes.
Follow pouring procedures and recipes precisely, using a jigger for accurate measurements.
Notify supervisors of product shortages and out-of-stock items, and assist with inventory.
Maintain working knowledge of draft beer systems and change kegs properly.
Answer menu and drink questions from guests and servers; communicate with the kitchen about menu questions, wait times, recooking orders, and product availability.
Record transactions accurately in the InfoGenesis system at the time of order.
Present accurate checks, process payments, handle cash banks properly, and transfer checks promptly when guests move sections.
Notify a manager or supervisor promptly about suspicious identification or intoxicated guests.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance and follow resort grooming and dress standards.
Communicate clearly and professionally with guests, peers, management, kitchen, and front-of-house employees; listen effectively and support team goals.
Participate in ongoing and updated training for professional development, the bar, and menu items.
Adhere to departmental policies, resort service standards, and the Employee Handbook's policy on sexual harassment and hostile work environments.
Maintain the cleanliness of the immediate work area and general property; perform other reasonable or related duties as requested by supervisors.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.