Bartender

World Duty Free; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a bustling airport bar where you can showcase your bartending skills! As a Bartender, you will be the life of the party, greeting customers with enthusiasm, crafting delicious cocktails, and providing top-notch service. Your role will involve mixing drinks, handling cash, and ensuring a clean and inviting bar atmosphere. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the chance to grow your career in the hospitality industry. Join a team that values your contributions and provides ample opportunities for career advancement while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the airport. If you have a passion for mixology and customer service, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Meal Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of beverage preparation and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and serve drinks and food.
• Handle cash transactions and maintain a clean bar area.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Bartending Experience

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Knowledge of Beer, Wine, and Spirits

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer:

• 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.

Airport Location: Sarasota Bradenton Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $15.00

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 on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products.
2. Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages.
3. 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.
4. Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests.
5. Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures.
6. Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages.
2. Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
3. Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes.
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner.
5. Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
6. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
7. Cash handling and customer service experience preferred.
8. 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa