Bartender, W XYZ Bar

CoralTree Hospitality; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality presents an opening for a Bartender at Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. The bartender will craft classic and innovative beverages, assess guest preferences, and provide recommendations while handling cashiering duties and ensuring guests 21+ are served responsibly.

Applicants should be able to deliver a warm, welcoming guest experience, communicate clearly in English, and maintain bar area standards in a dynamic, social hotel setting near the USTA National Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• English fluency in speaking and writing.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet service standards and serve beverages.
• Prepare and present beverages with accuracy.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and inventory control.
• Handle cash and point-of-sale transactions.
• Ensure 21+ customers are served and check IDs.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment.

Skills

People person

Great communicator

Fluent English

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experience the vibrant energy of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona, a cutting-edge hotel opening in late 2023 that embraces technology and offers a lively social atmosphere. We’re the closest hotel to the USTA National Campus and offer a variety of dining and entertainment options. Our Lake Nona hotel is situated in the heart of the art and design scene. Recharge in one of our urban-inspired loft-style rooms. Head to Tempo+Grace for a handcrafted meal with the freshest, local ingredients or to W XYZ bar for signature cocktails and live music. Our first floor boasts an expansive layout, fostering a dynamic social experience. You'll find a pool table and versatile lighting that transitions from day to night. Breakfast and snacks are available at Re:fuel by Aloft, our 24/7 grab-n-go pantry. Jump into our saline outdoor pool and enjoy lounge beats in the Backyard. Spark great ideas during your meeting with our direct connection to the brand-new, 10,000 sq. ft. Althea Lake Nona Events Center.

About CoralTree Hospitality

Our team members are the true soul of our company. We think differently. About travel, but also about the ways in which we deliver on our promise to engage, delight, awaken and challenge our team members as well as our guests. We are deeply committed to the foundation of core values that mold our interactions with everyone we encounter – our guests, our clients, our team, and our communities. We create engaging, impactful environments that connect people and places, awaken the spirit, and allow team members with talent, integrity, and heart to thrive. We believe our team members are the true soul of our company. We invite you to join us on this journey.

Job Overview

The Bartender creates an excellent guest experience that exceeds expectations by preparing and serving classic and innovative beverages. The Bartender assesses guest needs, preferences, makes recommendations, and take orders. A knowledge of mixology is crucial to mix ingredients for alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages and the Bartender is able to present them professionally. The Bartender will also perform cashiering duties as well as ensuring only guests who are 21 years old and over are served alcohol. Moreover, the Bartender must create a warm, welcoming environment for guests, and ensures each beverage is crafted with care.

Responsibilities

• Meet all established service standards;
• Prepare all beverages served in the area of responsibility;
• Maintain control of bar area, staff, clientele, guest service, and atmosphere;
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area;
• Perform tasks necessary for opening and closing of the facility to the satisfaction of administration and within inventory needs;
• Comply with all Florida State labor, health and safety regulations;
• Comply with all Aloft policies and procedures;
• Secure payment for served product
• Maintain issued bank.

Qualifications

• This is a demanding business and we look for flexibility with work days and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun!
• Previous experience passionately providing service to others preferred.
• Familiarity of restaurant terminology and food service techniques preferred.
• People Person. The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected.
• Great communicator. Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and through legible writing.
• A qualified applicant is a "people person" who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and knows how to multi-task while ensuring accuracy.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, and stand, 6-8 hours per day, and may have exposure to basic cleaning supply chemicals.
• The team member is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, they will frequently be asked to use their hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

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