Bartender (Part Time)

Luminary Hotel & Co

United States

On-site

USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSA & FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development is seeking a personable Bartender to craft cocktails and non‑alcoholic beverages to spec, deliver exceptional service, and keep a clean, organized bar in a guest‑centered environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume setting, excellent customer service and communication skills, and knowledge of beverages, wines, and food pairings. Florida Southwest experience is a plus.

Qualifications

High School diploma or higher.
Minimum 2-year bartending experience in high volume bar or restaurant.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations.
Knowledge of all beverages to include liquors and wines.
Serve guests in a courteous manner following proper steps of service.
Follow cash handling procedures and explain discrepancies.
Maintain bar area and assist with food running when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Beverage knowledge

Wine pairings

Cash handling

Tech literacy (tablets)

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

Bar tools

Tablet/iPad

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. The Bartender will be responsible for making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by following recipes and delivering high-quality food and drinks in a clean and friendly environment. The Bartender will also be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that are consistent and continually in accordance with the service standards of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

Essential Functions

Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations
Knowledge of all beverages to include liquors and wines
Serves guests in an efficient courteous manner following the proper steps of service
Knowledge of proper cocktail making, as trained by Innovation Management
Have necessary tools to run the shift such as pen, corkscrew, any bar tools, etc.
Ability to pair wines with meals
Understanding that bar servers full menu and must be prepared as much to serve full coursed or shared meals to guests
Light food running when applicable, ability to carry plates that may be warm or hot
Knowledge of all menu items to include: prep time, preparations, sauces, allergies, and accompaniments
Collect payment for food and beverages served
Follow practices to ensure safe and responsible serving of alcohol
Be aware of any specials, soups, drinks, and any items that are running low
Ability to handle station, or when situations arise, ability to let manager/supervisor know ahead of time so as not to affect the guest experience
Follow cash handling procedures, and must be able to explain shortages and overages
Maintain bar area
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests.

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience
High School diploma or higher
Previous hospitality experience required
Minimum 2-year bartending experience in high volume bar or restaurant preferable in the Southwest, Florida area
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 20 pounds or more
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly
Corrected vision to normal range
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 office, the hotel, 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.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

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