Bartender- FT

Mainsail Lodging & Development; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development is seeking enthusiastic bartenders to join our fast-paced team. You’ll prepare cocktails, pour beer and wine, and make beverage recommendations while delivering efficient service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and hospitality experience, plus at least two years in bartending at a high-volume bar or restaurant. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, along with comfort using POS and tablets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• 2 years of bartending in a high-volume bar/restaurant.
• General knowledge of cocktail crafting and mixology fundamentals.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology (POS, tablets, computers).
• Experience working on a team.
• Ability to work quickly in a clean, organized, efficient manner.
• Sense of ownership in all duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests efficiently, follow steps of service, prepare cocktails, pour beer and wine, and make beverage recommendations.
• Food running to serve bar and bar area guests.
• Prep and stock bar for service period to ensure smooth operation.
• Clean glasses, tools, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients.
• Offer personalized beverage recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Maintain knowledge of beers, wines, and liquors.
• Process payments following cash handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area and coolers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Bartending experience

Cocktail knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Tech savvy

Team player

Fast-paced service

Ownership

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

POS system

Tablets/iPads

Computers

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

What you have

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher

• Previous hospitality experience

• 2 years of bartending experience in high volume bar or restaurant

• General knowledge of cocktail crafting and mixology fundamentals

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to use technology, e.g., tablets, iPads, computers, and POS

• Experience working on a team

• Ability to work quickly in a clean, organized, and effective manner

• A sense of ownership in everything that you do

What you’ll do

• Serve guests in an efficient manner while following steps of service, preparing cocktails, pouring beer and wine, and making beverage recommendations

• Food running to serve bar and bar area guests

• Prep and stock bar for appropriate service period to ensure successful bar service

• Clean glasses, tools, utensils, and bar equipment

• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, including ingredients, preparations, and accompaniments

• Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations based on guest preferences and needs

• Maintain knowledge of beverages including beer, wine, and liquor

• Collect and process payment for food and beverages served, making sure to follow proper cash handling procedures

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area and coolers

• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend

• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.