Bartender

Dufry Careers; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company–

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Bartender at Sarasota Bradenton Airport Location. You will greet customers, take orders, mix beverages, and serve drinks and food while handling payments efficiently. Uphold high service standards and communicate any issues to management.

This non-exempt role reports to store leadership and contributes to a positive guest experience. Qualifications include at least 1 year of bartending experience, knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of bartending experience, preferably in high-volume or fast casual settings.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and their preparation.
• Experience handling cash and processing payments per policies.
• Excellent customer service with a friendly, upbeat attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink/food orders, up-sell where appropriate.
• Follow recipes and directions to prepare beverages.
• Process payments and manage cash according to policy; secure funds.
• Maintain clean, stocked bar and comply with safety policies.
• Communicate ticket times and issues to management and servers.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cash handling

Upselling

Customer service

Alcohol knowledge

Job description

Airport Location: Sarasota Bradenton Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $14.00 to

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Nearest Major Market: Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa