Bartender

HMSHost; Sarasota (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Bartender to join their team at a bustling airport location. In this engaging role, you will greet customers, mix drinks, and provide top-notch service while ensuring a clean and inviting bar atmosphere. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced environment. With generous benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan, this is a chance to thrive in a supportive workplace. If you have a passion for hospitality and a knack for creating delightful experiences, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bartending experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders, ensuring high-quality service.
• Mix beverages following recipes and handle cash transactions securely.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of the bar area.

Skills

Customer Service

Bartending

Cash Handling

Alcohol Awareness

Communication

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
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• 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 to

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:

• 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)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)