Coral Cay Water Park Bartender
About The Position
The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences. The role provides friendly, attentive service to resort guests, water park visitors, and team members while following responsible alcohol service guidelines, Florida alcohol service laws, and resort policies. The Bartender maintains a clean, sanitary, organized bar; stocks supplies; processes orders and payments; follows cash-handling procedures; and completes opening and closing duties. The position works with servers, recreation attendants, kitchen staff, and management to support smooth operations, special events, poolside service, and other Food & Beverage needs. Team members are expected to uphold Hawks Cay Resort’s hospitality, service, and safety standards.
Requirements
- Knowledge of beverage preparation, standard drink recipes, and responsible alcohol service practices.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Basic math, cash-handling, and point-of-sale skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy, guest-focused environment.
- Must meet applicable minimum age requirements for alcohol service in Florida.
- Must obtain and maintain any alcohol service certifications required by law and resort policy.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move beverage supplies, ice containers, and inventory weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a wet, humid, and active water park environment while maintaining safety and service standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous bartending or Food & Beverage service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
- Provide friendly, professional, and attentive service to resort guests, water park visitors, and team members.
- Verify guests’ identification and comply with Florida alcohol service laws and resort policies.
- Monitor alcohol consumption and refuse service when required by responsible alcohol service guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized bar, beverage stations, equipment, and surrounding guest areas.
- Stock and replenish beverages, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, cups, and other supplies.
- Process orders, payments, and point-of-sale transactions accurately.
- Follow cash-handling procedures and maintain accurate transaction records.
- Communicate with servers, recreation attendants, kitchen staff, and management to support smooth operations.
- Prepare the bar for opening and complete closing duties, including cleaning, restocking, securing inventory, and balancing assigned cash drawers.
- Monitor inventory and report shortages, breakage, spills, or equipment issues to management.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and resort procedures.
- Monitor water park operations and promptly report hazards, guest concerns, or emergencies.
- Assist with special events, poolside service, promotions, and other Food & Beverage operations as needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance and follow resort uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other related duties assigned by management.
- Create memorable guest experiences, maintain a positive attitude, collaborate with others, and uphold resort service and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
