Bartender – Part-Time

EOS•Marathon, FL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort blends luxurious comfort with the serene charm of the Florida Keys, creating an unforgettable tropical escape in the heart of Marathon. Set across 12 waterfront acres, the resort features 103 accommodations, a 2.5-acre private white-sand beach, three swimming pools, and dining experiences at Butterfly Café and TJ's Tiki Bar. Our team is dedicated to providing warm, personalized hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest. Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort is seeking an experienced, personable, and service-oriented Part-Time Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing attentive guest service, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and supporting efficient daily operations. This position requires strong beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while delivering consistent, high-quality service. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of bartending experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant, resort, hotel, or high-volume bar environment.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and beverage preparation.
Excellent guest service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and remain organized during busy service periods.
Comfortable using POS systems and handling guest payments.
Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation.
Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently when needed.
Must meet the legal age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages in Florida.
Ability to obtain or maintain required alcohol service training and certifications.
Flexible availability to work varying shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a restaurant, resort, hotel, or high-volume bar environment.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive, and professional service.
Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
Take accurate food and beverage orders and ensure timely service.
Demonstrate knowledge of cocktail ingredients, beverage preparation, menu offerings, and available selections.
Make recommendations and use suggestive selling techniques to enhance the guest experience and support beverage sales.
Build positive relationships with guests by recognizing preferences and providing personalized service.
Respond promptly to guest requests and address concerns professionally.
Verify beverage presentation, accuracy, and quality before serving.
Set up and prepare the bar before service, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, garnishes, and supplies are available.
Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar throughout each shift.
Complete opening, closing, and assigned side-work duties.
Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, juices, garnishes, glassware, and other supplies as needed.
Monitor inventory levels, communicate replenishment needs, and assist with inventory counts.
Follow established portion controls and beverage recipes to maintain consistency and minimize waste.
Properly clean and maintain bar equipment, glassware, workstations, and storage areas.
Follow established food safety, sanitation, and resort operating standards.
Accurately enter orders, process payments, and close guest checks using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
Follow established cash handling, payment processing, and reconciliation procedures.
Verify identification and comply with all applicable alcohol service laws and regulations.
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible beverage service procedures.
Maintain required alcohol service training or certifications, including TIPS or other approved programs as applicable.
Communicate guest concerns, service issues, or operational needs to management promptly.
Work collaboratively with servers, kitchen staff, and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure smooth service.