On-Call Event Bartender

Bonnet Springs Park; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, FL is seeking an On-Call Event Bartender to provide friendly, responsible service at special events and gatherings. You will craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, greet guests, and help ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.

The role requires knowledge of common drinks, ability to follow recipes, and readiness to restock and maintain a clean bar area. Prior bartending experience and flexibility with nights, weekends, and holidays are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous bartending training or experience.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Maintains cleanliness and presentation of bar area.
• Ability to handle cash and use POS.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages per standards.
• Prepare garnishes and mixes per recipes.
• Assess guest needs and make recommendations.
• Maintain bar appearance and organize bottles and glassware.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and service.
• Operate draught beer equipment and clean as needed.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and enforce safety rules.
• Restock drinks and snacks; replace kegs as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and learn new recipes.
• Handle cash, operate POS, and provide daily reports.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Multi-tasking

Flexibility in scheduling

Professional image

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join the team at Bonnet Springs Park and be part of something meaningful. Whether you’re leading programs, supporting guests, or caring for the grounds, every role helps bring our mission to life. Explore our career opportunities and help shape the future of this unique community space.

Position: On-Call Event Bartender

Location: Lakeland, FL

Job Id: 504

# of Openings: 1

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Events Bartender provides friendly and responsive service to all guests, ensuring a fun and safe environment. The Bartender prepares cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, has knowledge of common drinks, and makes suggestions to guests. They also monitor inventory and take appropriate action to re-stock as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves customers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, cocktails, juices, etc.
• Prepares garnishes and mixes drinks for guests according to recipes
• Assess customer needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Maintain attractive and orderly appearance of bar area through arrangement of bottles & glassware
• Ensure bar area adheres to highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains draught beer equipment; connects couplings to beer barrels and to faucet
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and secure bar area by enforcing standards and procedures for alcohol consumption; comply with all legal regulations
• Monitor customers' alcohol consumption and refuse service and/or call for alternate transportation as necessary
• Maintain supplies via ordering, requisitioning, or re-stocking snacks, liquors, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages; replace kegs/beer barrels; prepare garnishes
• Enhance skillset and knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; stay abreast of industry trends; experiment with new cocktail recipes
• Perform cash-handling functions, including point-of-sale (POS) system, registers, and daily reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications and Skills

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed

Desired Qualifications and Traits

• Previous bartending training and/or experience; demonstrated knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure clean beverage preparation environment
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy
• Multi-tasking ability

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass a background check and mandatory drug test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time