Lounge Bartender

Four Seasons; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Bartender for the Lounge at Honey Fitz. This role involves crafting cocktails and creating memorable experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of high-volume bartending experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Competitive salary and benefits include complimentary accommodation and meals. Applicants must have US work authorization and be ready to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of high-volume bartending experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Ability to upsell and extensive knowledge of wines and spirits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks according to recipes.
• Serve and take orders from guests at the bar, offering vivid descriptions.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond to concerns promptly.

Skills

High-volume bartending experience

Knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits

Personal presentation and interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Opera POS

Micros POS

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

Sophisticated style and energy in a celebrated vacation destination. Discover a modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle. With a prime beachfront address, Four Seasons brings unrivalled style and service to this next‑generation coastal city. Moments away, experience Fort Lauderdale’s best shops, restaurants, marinas and entertainment – surrounding you with the spirit of one of the world’s top yachting locales.

Bartender

About The Role

The Lounge Bartender at Honey Fitz is at the heart of our hotel’s all‑day lobby lounge experience, crafting cocktails and conversations that embody both Four Seasons’ genuine care and the artistry of our exclusive partnership with ViceVersa Miami. Collaborating with acclaimed mixologist Valentino Longo, our bartenders bring world‑class technique and creativity to each pour, delivering a beverage program recognized among North America’s finest.

With passion for hospitality and precision in craft, the Lounge Bartender ensures every guest and resident feels at home—whether starting their day with a morning coffee, enjoying an afternoon spritz, or savoring an evening cocktail. This role requires more than skill behind the bar: it calls for storytelling, attention to detail, and a warm presence that transforms a simple drink into a memorable moment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and serve a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks from the menu while ensuring proper pouring, mixing, and blending according to recipes.
• Confirm guest orders including any special needs or requests from the server using the hotel’s point‑of‑sales system; check completed orders with guest’s original order.
• Serve and take orders from guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item’s, origin, taste, and preparation methods; maintain a working knowledge of liquors, wines, beets, ports, Armagnacs, eau de vies, cognacs and specialty drinks.
• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.
• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary items.

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of high‑volume bartending experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits. Ability to upsell.
• Strong time management skills: ability to multi‑task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job; knowledge of Opera and Micros POS preferred/is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 30 lbs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Complimentary employee meals.

Schedule & Hours

• Full‑time.
• Evenings: This position requires the flexibility to work a diverse schedule encompassing evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Miscellaneous

US work authorization is required.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.