JRK - Bartender

Shopping Center Management D B A Turnberry Associates; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopping Center Management D B A Turnberry Associates in Miami, FL seeks a bartender to prepare and serve beverages, follow recipes, and provide friendly service. You will take orders, process payments, and keep the bar clean and stocked.

Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service is required. Strong guest service, communication, and teamwork are essential; prior bartending experience is preferred for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or beverage service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and standard beverage measurements.
• Legal requirements to serve alcohol and obtain food-handler training/certifications within required timeframes.
• Strong guest service, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and attentive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages for guests according to approved recipes, measurements, portion guidelines, garnish specifications, and presentation standards.
• Welcome guests, take accurate beverage orders, explain menu options, and provide prompt service.
• Verify identification, recognize signs of intoxication, and refuse or discontinue alcohol service as required by law or policy.
• Communicate allergies and special requests to team members and management; verify ingredients.
• Enter orders and process payments; follow POS security procedures and report discrepancies.
• Complete opening, shift-change, closing, and side-work duties; stock bar supplies.
• Monitor stock and assist with inventory counts; report shortages or damaged items.
• Clean and sanitize bar surfaces, tools, glassware, and equipment; maintain sanitation procedures.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and workplace conduct standards; report injuries or unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure accurate orders and timely service.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Food-handler training

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Miami, FL, US

About the Job

(Job Summary)

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to JRK! recipes and service standards. This hands-on position provides friendly, accurate service, processes payments, follows responsible alcohol-service procedures, and keeps the bar clean, safe, organized, and stocked.

What You Do:

(Duties/Responsibilities)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and serve beverages for guests and servers according to approved recipes, measurements, portion guidelines, garnish specifications, and presentation standards. Maintain consistency and minimize waste.
• Welcome guests, take accurate food and beverage orders, explain menu options, recommend items when appropriate, and provide prompt, attentive service.
• Verify identification, recognize signs of intoxication, and refuse or discontinue alcohol service when required by applicable law or company policy. Promptly involve management in service refusals or alcohol-related concerns.
• Communicate allergies, special requests, and order modifications to the appropriate team members and management. Verify ingredient information rather than guessing.
• Accurately enter orders and process approved payments. Follow cash-handling, drawer, receipt, and POS security procedures; protect assigned credentials and promptly report discrepancies.
• Complete opening, shift-change, closing, and side-work duties. Prepare garnishes and stock beverages, mixers, ice, glassware, utensils, and other bar supplies.
• Monitor stock, follow labeling, storage, and rotation procedures, assist with inventory counts, and report shortages, damaged or expired products, and discrepancies.
• Clean and sanitize bar surfaces, tools, glassware, equipment, sinks, storage areas, floors, and guest-facing areas. Handle food, garnishes, ice, and cleaning chemicals according to food-safety and sanitation procedures.
• Follow personal hygiene, handwashing, cross-contamination prevention, workplace safety, security, and emergency procedures. Promptly report injuries, spills, breakage, equipment problems, and unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to maintain accurate orders and timely service. Address routine guest concerns professionally and refer matters beyond the position’s authority to management.
• Follow attendance, uniform, grooming, and workplace conduct standards, and participate in required meetings and training.
• Support restaurant service, stocking, cleaning, and other job-related duties as trained and assigned by management.

What You Bring to the Table:

(Requirements)

• Previous bartending, beverage service, restaurant, hospitality, or high-volume guest service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, beverage measurements, garnishes, and responsible alcohol service preferred.
• Must meet applicable legal requirements to serve alcohol and obtain and maintain food-handler training, alcohol-service training, certifications, permits, or licenses required by applicable law and company policy within required timeframes.
• Strong guest service, communication, listening, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, including sound judgment about when to involve management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized, courteous, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to operate POS and payment systems, use basic math, make change , and maintain accurate transaction and drawer records.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, labels, order screens, checklists, written and verbal instructions, and safety procedures.
• Reliability, punctuality, accountability, and professional, respectful interactions with guests and team members.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as scheduled.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, crouch, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including cases, containers, ice, glassware, and supplies, using safe handling practices.
• Safely use bar and restaurant equipment, utensils, glassware, cleaning tools, and payment systems after appropriate instruction.
• Access and understand recipes, labels, order screens, receipts, and safety information, and communicate guest requests and work-related information accurately.
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant and bar around glassware, ice, sharp tools, hot equipment, wet or slippery floors, cleaning products, and alcoholic beverages.
• Wear required uniform items and slip-resistant footwear and use assigned personal protective equipment.