Bartender - Mediterranean Restaurant - Sotogrande

CoralTree Hospitality•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pier Sixty-Six Resort is hiring a Bartender for its Mediterranean Restaurant, Sotogrande, in Fort Lauderdale. The Bartender supports the Outlet General Manager in delivering excellent service in a high-volume restaurant with craft cocktails and live entertainment. The role involves preparing and serving beverages and food, providing attentive guest service, maintaining bar standards, and working collaboratively with restaurant and kitchen teams. The Bartender must follow resort recipes and service procedures, accurately record orders and payments, maintain product knowledge, and keep the bar and work areas clean and stocked. The position requires extended periods of standing and walking, physical activity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variable temperatures. The role reports to the Outlet General Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.
Must have effective communication skills.
Ability to implement and uphold service standards.
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
Ability to interact with resort associates and guests.
Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions.
Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire.
Must have a current Food Handlers card.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to safely handle and transport trays, glassware, beverages, and bar equipment.
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, as well as repetitive beverage preparation, stocking, cleaning, and polishing tasks.
Ability to safely maneuver in crowded, fast-paced bar and restaurant areas and navigate stairs or other changes in elevation when required.
Ability to maintain balance and coordination while carrying beverages and other items.
Ability to remain physically active for extended periods while maintaining a high level of guest service.

Nice To Haves

Previous bartending experience in a professional setting is preferred.
High School Diploma or GED is recommended.
Some college experience or a degree is recommended.
Knowledge of classic cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and make personalized recommendations based on guests’ needs and preferences.
Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests seated at the bar.
Provide an exceptional, memorable guest experience; welcome guests, anticipate their needs, check on satisfaction, and thank them with genuine appreciation.
Set up, stock, organize, and maintain the bar according to resort, health department, and five-star standards.
Prepare fruit and garnishes and maintain knowledge of specialty cocktail ingredients, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, glassware, and garnishes.
Follow drink recipes and pouring procedures, using a jigger for accurate measurements without deviating from recipes.
Answer questions about menu selections and drinks for servers and guests.
Communicate with the kitchen about menu questions, wait times, recooking orders, and product availability.
Record transactions accurately in the InfoGenesis system at the time of order; present accurate checks, process payments, handle cash properly, and transfer checks promptly when guests move sections.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar, work areas, china, and glassware throughout the day and complete closing duties, including restocking to par levels and turning off lights.
Notify supervisors of product shortages or out-of-stock items and assist with inventory as needed.
Maintain working knowledge of draft beer systems and properly change kegs.
Notify a manager or supervisor promptly about suspicious identification or intoxicated guests.
Participate in ongoing and updated training on professional development, bar service, and menu items.
Maintain a clean, professional uniform and appearance and follow resort grooming and uniform standards.
Communicate clearly and professionally, listen effectively, maintain positive working relationships, and support team goals.
Follow departmental policies and procedures, applicable workplace conduct policies, and cleanliness standards for the immediate work area and general property.
Perform other reasonable or related duties as requested by supervisors.