Bartender

LBA Hospitality•St. Augustine, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Bartender to help create an enjoyable, welcoming experience for every guest. The Bartender prepares and serves high-quality alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, provides prompt and courteous service, accurately processes transactions, and maintains a clean, organized, guest-ready bar. The role follows beverage recipes and brand standards, applicable alcohol-service laws, company policies, and food-safety and sanitation procedures. The associate may also assist with food preparation, service, and storage and perform other duties within their training and capabilities. This is an on-site, part-time position with varied shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds. Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.

Requirements

Must meet the minimum legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.
Knowledge of cocktails, beverage trends, responsible alcohol service, and basic cash handling.
Friendly and dependable, with the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
Able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of food-and-beverage experience preferred.
Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; an associate degree is a plus.
Food-handler and responsible alcohol-service certifications are preferred at hire and may be required after employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest requests.
Verify identification and follow applicable alcohol-service laws and company policies.
Provide menu and beverage recommendations and promote featured items.
Accurately process charges, payments, and gratuities using the applicable point-of-sale system.
Maintain bar supplies, liquor inventory, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
Complete opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and other assigned side work.
Assist with food preparation, service, and storage when required.
Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
Follow food-safety, alcohol-safety, security, and emergency procedures.
Maintain required responsible alcohol-service and food-handling certifications.
Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.