Mixologist/Bartender - Fine Dining Restaurant - Calusso

CoralTree Hospitality • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, has returned to Fort Lauderdale. This extraordinary luxury resort, situated on a 32-acre waterfront enclave, features 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade. The Resort employs over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and a focus on the individual's welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you. We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Mixologist - Calusso to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort team! Reporting to the outlet General Manager, you will support and provide excellent service at our new signature high-end restaurant bar. This high-volume role requires a passion for mixology, personalized service, and guest engagement. The new hot spot in Fort Lauderdale will offer luxury products and service in a dynamic environment.

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 assignment
• Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort
• Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situation
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Passionate and has a knowledge of classic cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers
• High School Diploma or GED recommend
• Some College experience or Degree recommended
• Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire
• Must have a current Food Handlers card
• Previous bartending experience in a professional setting is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Sommelier certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing all alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for guests
• Assessing bar customer needs and preferences and be able to make personalized recommendations
• Stock and maintain bar area to resort and health department standards
• Provide an exceptional and memorable guest experience
• Participate in ongoing training for professional development
• Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests sitting at the bar
• Set up bar according to Pier Sixty-Six five-star standards
• Cut fruit and prepare garnishes as set by resort standards for service
• Consistently keep the bar area organized and clean
• Know all specialty cocktail ingredients and garnishes
• Participate in updated training for the bar and menu items
• Be able to follow pouring procedures appropriately; all drink recipes must utilize a jigger for accurate measurement; no deviation from the recipes is allowed.
• Notify Supervisors immediately of any product shortages or out-of-stock items
• Have a working knowledge of draft beer systems and how to properly change a keg.
• Answer questions on menu selections and drinks to servers and guests
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions, the length of wait, recooking orders, and product availability
• Record all transactions in the POS system accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items to set par levels, turning off lights, etc.
• Present physical and accurate checks to guests and fully process payments
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean, professional, and well maintained.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to resort standards
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs
• Speak with others using a clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support your team to reach common goals
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors
• Able to assist Supervisors with inventory duties
• Notify manager or supervisor in a timely manner with suspicious ID cards and/or intoxicated guests
• Proper cash handling of banks
• Timely transfer of checks for guests being moved to a different section
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures
• Effectively communicate with peers, management, line, and front-of-the-house employees
• Practice effective listening: (seek to understand)
• Perform related duties as required
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the immediate work area as well as the general property
• Adhere to proper grooming, dress and uniform standards as set forth by Resort policy
• Be courteous to all guests and coworkers
• Maintain behavior consistent with sexual harassment/hostile work environment policy dictated in the Employee Handbook
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware, and garnishes at their respective outlet.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED