Bartender

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Taverna Costale in Saint Petersburg is seeking a Bartender to join our team and deliver high-quality hospitality while crafting drinks and assisting guests with our menu.

We value a minimum of 2 years of bartending experience, strong cocktail knowledge, and a positive, energetic attitude. The role requires excellent communication with guests and team members and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bartending experience.
• Knowledge of commonly requested cocktails and ability to follow recipes.
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with guests and team.
• Excellent communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner.
• Expertly crafts alcoholic beverages for servers and guests at the bar.
• Prepares amazing and consistent beverages following recipes in a timely manner.
• Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Understand and provide information to guests regarding all menu items available.
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests.
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Cocktail knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

About Taverna Costale

Our daily aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which those we work alongside grow while providing a warm, welcoming experience for our guests.

Taverna Costale is a local family-owned restaurant, pairing approachable hospitality with an elevated menu designed by Top Chef Fabio Viviani. It is the perfect blend of a rustic Italian eatery, an energetic local tavern, and an upscale modern restaurant.

With an eclectic menu, including coastal creations, and a focus on exciting cocktails and craft beer from independent breweries, Taverna Costale is sure to be a favorite for those who want to gather with friends.

If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests. It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Partnership & Hiring Note: Taverna Costale is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Taverna Costale.

Position: Bartender

Duties:

• Provide the highest quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Expertly crafts alcoholic beverages for servers and guests at the bar.
• Prepares amazing and consistent beverages following recipes in a timely manner
• Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures
• Understand and provide information to guests regarding all menu items available
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Knowledge of how to make commonly requested cocktails and the ability to follow the recipes for an elevated drink making program
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Minimum 2 years bartending experience
• Excellent communication skills with guests and team-members
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!