Bartender

José Andrés Group; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Pet insurance

50% dining discount

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking a passionate bartender in Miami Beach to craft handmade cocktails and deliver exceptional hospitality. You will describe menu items, pair beverages with food, and maintain a smooth bar operation in a fast-paced setting.

Join a dynamic team with flexible schedules, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth as you explore diverse beverage programs and culture across our venues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Standing and walking for up to 8 hours; lift up to 15 lbs; occasional 30 lb lifts.

Responsibilities

• Exceed guests’ expectations by delivering authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary and beverage service with hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee the bar including cash drawer/POS, and support of front and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• Commit to continuous learning and discovery about food and beverages.
• Articulate appealing descriptions of items and suggest beverage pairings.
• Participate in the R&D of cocktails with the team.
• Maintain steps of service during high-volume peak hours.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits; Greek/Lebanese/Turkish wines a plus.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Food & beverage service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Cash handling / POS

Upselling

Job description

Description

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between.

What we would like from you:

• Exceed guests’ expectations by providing an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary and beverage experience paired with impeccable service and a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods as well as suggestive beverage pairings.
• Participates in the R&D part of cocktails creations with the team!
• Ability to maintain expected steps of service during high volume peak hours.
• At least an intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits is required.
• A knowledge of Greek, Lebanese and Turkish wines is a plus!

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

José Andrés Group restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept, and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.