On-Call Bartender

EOS•Islamorada, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Islands of Islamorada is seeking a bartender to join their team of experienced hospitality professionals. This role involves greeting guests, taking food and beverage orders, serving guests according to company standards, and adhering to all beverage pour and recipe standards. The bartender will communicate inventory needs, possess extensive knowledge of food, wine, beer, alcohol, and specialty cocktails, and be able to make wine pairing suggestions. The position requires the use of suggestive selling methods to drive revenue growth, clear communication of daily specials and specialty menus, and the practice of safe serving techniques, including recognizing intoxication and refusing service when necessary. The ideal candidate will be perceptive, proactive, engaging, and able to anticipate guest needs, personalizing the guest experience. Responsibilities also include completing pre-shift preparations like stocking garnishes, pre-mix, and ice, creating syrups and in-house infusions, and performing side work and closing tasks such as cleaning, sanitation, and restocking. Additional duties include properly opening and closing beer taps, polishing glassware, recording breakage, removing trash, making coffee, tea, and espressos, preparing and presenting bills, processing payments, and checking out with a manager. Maintaining cleanliness and safety in all dining and storage areas, assisting team members, and attending required meetings and training sessions are also part of the role. Compliance with all company policies, including time and attendance, uniform standards, anti-harassment, and substance-free workplace policies, is mandatory.

Requirements

1+ year professional bartending experience at a full-service bar.
High School diploma/GED
Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong beverage knowledge with understanding of cocktail recipes and basic wine and beer familiarity.
Able to complete a satisfactory background check
Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including weekdays and weekends.
Expresses sincere enthusiasm for the role and passion for food and beverage
Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion.
Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.
Ability to remain standing for up to 8 hours
Ability to lift items overhead.
Ability to bend and reach frequently and repetitively during a shift.
Ability to remain in a standing or walking position for 90% of shift, given moderate rest breaks.
Ability to move up and down stairs
Ability to move quickly based on guest needs
Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity, such as typing, polishing, using hand tools, and fixing small items
Ability to bend, stretch, and reach frequently, including above head, and repetitively during a shift
Ability to bend and kneel
Ability to visibly survey property areas clearly
Ability to view a digital computer/tablet screen
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively, often in a public/group setting
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to perform assigned tasks, operate equipment, and complete job duties in a safe manner

Responsibilities

Greet, direct, seat, and take food and beverage orders.
Serve guests in accordance with company standards.
Adhere to all beverage pour and recipe standards.
Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.
Be knowledgeable of all food, wine, beer, alcohol, and specialty cocktails offered.
Make wine pairing suggestions.
Use suggestive selling methods to drive revenue growth.
Understand and communicate daily specials and specialty menus to guests.
Understand and practice safe serving practices as they relate to alcohol service.
Anticipate guest needs and personalize the guest experience.
Complete pre-shift preparation such as preparing and stocking garnishes, pre-mix, and ice.
Create syrups and in-house infusions.
Complete side work and closing tasks as required such as cleaning, sanitation of ice bins, and restocking for next shift.
Properly open and close beer taps.
Polish glassware, record any breakage.
Remove trash.
Restock service stations and service bar areas.
Make coffee, tea, and espressos.
Prepare and present final bill to guest for payment.
Obtain settlement and process using the POS system with adjusted tip if noted.
Check out with manager once shift is complete.
Practice cleanliness and safety in all dining areas, liquor and wine storage areas.
Assist team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
Comply with all policies as outlined in the Handbook, Property Supplement, or otherwise issued.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
Generous Paid Time Off package
Flexible and understanding work-life equality
Family Matters Program of 10+ weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents
401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
Supportive, open workplace culture
Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources