Bartender | Seaglass| On Call

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa seeks a Bartender for the Lobby Bar, delivering personalized guest service and crafting drinks to specification. You will maintain bar standards, handle POS transactions, and support banquets with timely, high-quality beverage service.

Applicants should have strong mixology knowledge, experience in hospitality, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a dynamic hotel environment. Prior convention hotel experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on food & beverage knowledge and hospitality industry know-how.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly approach.
• Clear, concise communication with guests and staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to engage guests and provide personalized service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent guest service by knowing cocktail/beverage menus and preparing drinks as requested.
• Maintain service standards and comply with hotel policies and health/sanitation rules.
• Check IDs and ensure proper beverage service and POS accuracy.
• Set up, break down, and maintain bar cleanliness and organization.
• Attend daily briefings and assist in event service across banquet areas.
• Report maintenance or housekeeping needs to management.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Micros

POS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you're friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Bartender | Lobby Bar

Overview

Responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests' needs. The Bartender comprehends the cocktail/beverage menus, prepares drinks as requested by our guests and serves drinks to our guests either directly or via service staff.

Responsibilities

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards. Ensures compliance with all hotel standards and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Must have extensive knowledge of a variety of alcoholic beverages, must retain and maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Perform all necessary tasks for bartender according to the standard operating procedure of the hotel including but not limited setting up BQT bars with glassware and beverage, polishing all glassware, garnish prep, stock ice, proper breakdown and storage of beverage requisitions, service of all beverages, proper bar closing procedures.
• Perform all side work as assigned by management including but not limited to the cleaning of all bar and beverage equipment, cleaning bar seats and surrounding guests areas, cleaning of walls, bar floors and surrounding assigned work area.
• Check identification for proof of age when required.
• Set up and break down the bar area.
• Responsible for adhering to all proper trash procedures.
• Contribute to the restaurant sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all banquet areas. Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Perform proper steps of service. Responsible for ensuring high-quality bar sets, service, food quality and presentation.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of restaurant areas and equipment.
• Responsible to maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard. Minimize breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Assist in the controlling of food and beverage quantities by avoiding over/under preparing.
• Responsible to perform accurate POS procedures and cash/credit handling in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond positively to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Respond to guests' requests in an accurate and timely manner, creating a positive outcome that will result in a memorable experience.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel offerings and local surroundings, i.e. nearby entertainment, theaters, etc.
• Responsible to attend daily stand up meeting to gather relevant information prior to each event.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of all restaurant space, FOH & BOH.
• Complete all necessary daily paperwork ie) bar requisitions, count logs, waste logs.
• Executes all necessary instructions on Restaurant Event Orders.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co-workers. Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Boston Seaport standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by management.

Qualifications

• The Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant bartending experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong knowledge of mixology, beverage garnishes and overall beverage service to include liquor, beer and wine knowledge.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to engage guests at all levels. Must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure at all times.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must meet standards of appearance and maintain a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. The Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Computer literacy to include: Payroll systems, Micros, POS systems
• Serve Safe certified | Unexpired TIPs required.

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