Bartender

Oetker Hotels•Palm Beach, FL

148d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vineta Hotel, a historic landmark in Palm Beach dating back to 1926, has been meticulously restored and is set to reopen, embodying elegant, artistic life with a focus on its renowned restaurant scene. As the first US hotel to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio, The Vineta combines stylish décor with contemporary comfort, aiming to be the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach. This role offers career and development opportunities within the Oetker Hotels group.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar capacity with an understanding of luxury hotel standards of service.
Full-Time position.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Fluent in English; other languages considered an asset.
Passionate for food and beverage, strives to exceed expectations for service excellence with demonstrated understanding of international fine dining, wine, beverage and service standards commensurate of the leading hotels in the world.
Outstanding abilities to build and maintain relationships and a regular client base, demonstrated ability to make a naturally positive, lasting impression, brilliant at recognizing and welcoming guests.
Self-motivated, decisive, responsible, and driven to achieve goals.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of application.
Visa sponsorship is not available for the position.

Nice To Haves

Other languages considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with kitchen and service staff to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
Provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and organized bar, and ensure timely drink preparation and service.
Greet, interact with, and engage guests in conversation to maintain a friendly atmosphere.
Recommend drinks and cocktails based on guest preferences and menu knowledge, offering specials and promotions.
Take and accurately enter drink orders into the system.
Create, prepare, and serve a variety of beverages, checking in with guests for satisfaction and offering refills.
Collaborate with colleagues, providing support during busy periods.
Assist in training new bartenders on menu, drink preparation, and service standards.
Encourage upselling of premium drinks, cocktails, and bottle service.
Ensure compliance with all legal regulations regarding alcohol service, including ID verification and responsible alcohol service.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, including food and beverage handling, hygiene, and sanitation of bar tools and areas.
Dispose of waste properly and ensure regular trash removal.
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and adhere to responsible service guidelines.
Handle guest complaints or special requests promptly and professionally.
Stay current on bar trends, drink recipes, seasonal cocktails, wine, and beer offerings, and make pairing recommendations.
Know ingredients and preparation methods for a wide variety of cocktails.
Assist in opening and closing the bar, including cleaning, organizing, tracking stock, reporting shortages, and assisting with inventory checks.
Attend meetings and training sessions to stay updated on menu changes, policies, and techniques.
Build morale, interact positively with staff and guests, and resolve problems.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene standards.
Inspire creativity, personal commitment to service excellence, and gracious hospitality.