Lead Bartender, Tala Beach $10/HR + TIPS

1-Hotels-5; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Lead Bartender for Tala Beach’s outdoor oasis. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 1 year of experience in beverage operations and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

A post-secondary diploma would be a plus, and you must be flexible to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will train teammates on SOPs, manage bar inventory and forecast demand, and generate nightly reports on staff performance and guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Food & Beverage with 1+ year of experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Experience in beverage operations, a team player, hard worker and detail oriented.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to train team to implement SOPs for bar operation.
• Ability to communicate to management the need for bar inventory and forecast in demand menu items.
• Ability to create detailed nightly reports of staff performance, clientele incidences, and maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team at Tala Beach, providing a memorable guest experience.
• Oversee daily beverage operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Train staff on SOPs, inventory, and forecast accuracy.
• Prepare and share nightly reports on staff performance and incidents.
• Collaborate with management to optimize menus and stock levels.

Skills

Beverage operations

Team player

Detail oriented

Flexible schedule

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us...Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.Starwood Hotels restaurant life: it requires strength, patience, stamina, imagination, great reflexes, openness to change, and a good sense of humor. Being nice goes a long way, too. We’re currently in search of an affable, creative, and accommodating Lead Bartender for our outdoor oasis Tala Beach, with the chops to win multiple mixology awards and the exuberance to provide guests a memorable, mood-lifting experience.Inside tip: If you're already thinking about a great new cocktail utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, we really think you should apply.About you...Passionate about Food & Beverage and a minimum of 1 year of similar work experience.A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.Experience in Beverage operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.Ability to train team members to implement SOPs for the bar operation.Ability to communicate to management the need for bar inventory and forecast in demand menu items.Ability to create detailed nightly reports of staff performance, clientele incidences, and maintenance issues.About us...As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.