Lux VIP Bar Bartender – Craft Cocktails & Service

FAENA; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA is seeking a polished bartender to join the Faena Culture team in Miami Beach. You will take orders, prepare and serve beverages according to Faena specifications, maintain stock, and keep the bar area clean and organized. This role emphasizes guest relations, upselling, and accurate cash handling using the POS system.

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required. Prior hospitality experience is preferred; training will be provided on Faena standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or beverage service preferred.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, wines and cocktails.
• Ability to handle cash and POS transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes required.
• Group name, type of function and expected attendance.
• Scheduled hours of service.
• Special requests/arrangements.
• Location of bar in function room.
• Order of service.
• VIPs.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of the Point of Sale system and manual systems.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times.
• Complete opening side duties:
• Check quality and set up designated bar stock and supplies by using checklist.
• Requisition all necessary supplies.
• Transport supplies from storeroom to bar set-up area.
• Stock ice.
• Prepare garnishes.
• Stock glassware and paper supplies.
• Prepare mixes.
• Check cleanliness and condition of bar.
• Check condition and cleanliness of blender, shaker and other tools.
• Greet guests and take their orders, utilizing suggestive/up-selling techniques.
• Input orders into system; legibly document orders when system is down.
• Ensure that all cash bar drink orders from Servers are accurately rung into the Point of Sale system or collect drink tickets before giving drinks to them.
• Prepare all drink orders for guests according to specified recipes.
• Provide club service for designated beverages.
• Serve drinks to guests.
• Collect drink tickets where specified.
• Issue, open and serve wine/champagne bottles; collect payment/tickets where specified.
• Prepare and serve cappuccino and espresso.
• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area.
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs promptly, ensuring no shortages throughout scheduled function time.
• Ensure proper authorization for additional payments as required prior to replenishing.
• Clearly communicate last call at designated closing time to guests and servers.
• Prepare consumption report promptly according to specified procedures.
• Present guest check and process payment. Adhere to all cash handling and credit policies/procedures.
• Legibly complete bottle transfer slips and distribute accurately.
• Legibly document designated items on the spill sheet.
• Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain budgeted beverage cost and to prevent waste.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Complete closing side duties:
• Wipes clean all surfaces of bar; clean all bar equipment and tools.
• Wipe down all bottles and surfaces.
• Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
• Remove trash.
• Complete all closing reports in the Point of Sale system.
• Count bank at end of shift; complete designated cashier reports and drops receipts; secure bank.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include early morning, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Job description

FAENA is seeking a polished bartender to join the Faena Culture team in Miami Beach. You will take orders, prepare and serve beverages according to Faena specifications, maintain stock, and keep the bar area clean and organized. This role emphasizes guest relations, upselling, and accurate cash handling using the POS system.

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required. Prior hospitality experience is preferred; training will be provided on Faena standards and