FOH - Bartender

SA Hospitality Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Bartender responsible for preparing and serving beverages while maintaining a clean work environment. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, making cocktails, and ensuring cleanliness.

The ideal candidate must possess teamwork and time management skills, as well as effectively communicate in English. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English.
• Active listening and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages for patrons and serve them at the bar.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Maintain proper measurements of cocktail ingredients.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Basic food handling

Communication skills

Active listening

Job description

Bartender

Position Reports to: General Manager. This is a non-exempt position.

Position Purpose

This person is responsible for preparing beverages for patrons and serving them at the bar or through the wait staff while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Great bar guests and make guests waiting for tables feel welcomed and acknowledged.
• Make cocktails and coffee drinks for dining room servers and serve bar guests when no barista is present.
• Ensure proper measurements of cocktail ingredients, especially signature cocktails.
• Ensure that a credit card is used to open any tabs that are not being closed right away.
• Ensure that all drinks are correctly entered on all checks.
• Maintain correct par levels of beers, wines by the glass, juices, and waters in bar refrigerators.
• Maintain appearance of bar in an ongoing manner throughout service.
• Follow and complete closing bar check list prior to departure unless otherwise assigned by management.
• Perform the cash drawer checkout after each shift and place the cash payments amount in a separate envelope in the office.
• Accurately maintain the organization and cleanliness of the bar and front lounge area in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Requisition all needed liquor, beer and wine and keep the bar stocked at all times and restock based on needs.
• Make sure to have all ingredients and garnishes needed for preparation of beverages and signature cocktails.
• Communicate any problems (lighting, cooling units, etc.) to management immediately.
• Leave the bar and coffee station clean and fully stocked at the end of the shift.
• Assist with delivery tablets and delivery couriers as needed.
• Maintain expertise on food menu, wine menu, cocktail menu. Attend continued education classes when provided.
• Be an expert on our brand and offerings.

Minimal Essential Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team, work quickly and follow directions.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume production.
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace; ability to understand, respond, and engage with co‑workers, managers, and guests in English.
• Active listening and learning skills.
• Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

ADA

SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

I-9 Compliance Statement

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.