Bartender

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel•Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d

About The Position

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner while achieving a high level of guest satisfaction. Maintain clean and organized bar areas; prepare garnishes; verify customers’ ages when required; prepare and serve orders; process guest checks and payments; and follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests. The role may also involve table service in bar and lounge areas, beverage inventory and requisitions, and completion of side work. Bartenders are expected to support guest satisfaction, follow HHM’s EarthView sustainability guidelines, and observe workplace safety practices, including applicable MSDS and OSHA standards. Other duties may be assigned by management. The stated growth path is Beverage Manager/Restaurant Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager. HHM Hotels describes itself as an equal-opportunity employer and states that it does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.

Requirements

Previous bartending/mixologist experience or equivalent training is required.
Food Sanitation certificate is required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
TIPS certification is a plus.
Food Sanitation certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner.
Maintain clean and organized bar areas.
Slice and pit fruit for drink garnishes.
Check customer identification to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases.
Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders.
When applicable, take orders and serve and clear food and beverages for guests seated at tables in bar and lounge areas.
Issue guest checks and complete the payment process.
Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed.
Complete required side work before the end of the shift.
Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work to increase departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Assist with beverage inventory.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Perform other duties as requested by management.