Bartender

Coastal Orange Beach; Orange Beach (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Orange Beach is seeking a Bartender to join the team and help craft traditional and creative cocktails while delivering warm, personalized service. The role emphasizes guest rapport, efficient handling of payments, and upholding safety and sanitation standards in a high-energy bar environment.

You will work with the barback to maintain stock, follow recipes, and ensure compliance with all liquor laws.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of drink mixing and bar techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Able to multitask in a busy bar.
• Detail oriented and observant of guest behavior and cleanliness.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience in bartending or barback is a plus.
• Willingness to work peak hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to work in a warm environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails according to recipes.
• Accurately process cash and card payments from customers.
• Keep the bar and all tools clean before and after shifts.
• Be aware of all food safety regulations and maintain a clean workspace.
• Make beverage recommendations based on customer tastes and preferences.
• Build a genuine rapport with customers to encourage loyalty.
• Coordinate with barback to ensure stock levels.
• Support the management team and other departments as needed.
• Comply with all liquor laws locally, state-wide, and federally.

Skills

Drink mixing knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math and computer skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

The bar staff plays a very important role at CoastAL Orange Beach. The ability of our bartenders to quickly build a relationship with each customer is a must. The bartender has the capability to provide that extra touch of customer service that will make each guest feel welcome. Below are the tasks that each bartender must perform on a daily basis to ensure the success of daily operations behind the bar.

Job Responsibilities

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails that are consistent with the drink recipes provided to all bartenders.
• Accurately process cash and credit card payments from customers.
• Ensure the bar and all-encompassing elements are thoroughly cleaned before and after the shift. This includes glasses, bottles, and bar tools.
• Be fully aware of all food safety regulations and maintain a clean working space.
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences and pursue a potential up sale on the beverage.
• Build a genuine rapport with customers to gain their trust and a new loyal customer.
• Maintain open communication with the barback to ensure the bar is stocked before the shift and remains stocked throughout the shift.
• Support and communicate with the management team and other departments at CoastAL.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal liquor laws.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A strong understanding of drink mixing, drink recipes, proper use of bar tools, and up to date bar techniques.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and engaging personality.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Time management abilities and the skill set to efficiently multi-task in a busy environment.
• Detail oriented and observant of all elements related to the bar including drinks, guest’s behavior and cleanliness.
• Constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, and standing up to 8 consecutive hours and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Prior bartending/ barback/ drink mixology/ barkeep experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work at peak hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• The ability to work in a warm/hot environment.