Pool Bartender

Four Seasons; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Free employee meals

Employee accommodations

Complimentary dry cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale invites an experienced bartender to craft curated wines, cocktails, and spirits in a luxury hotel setting. You will engage guests with expert tastings, recommend pairings, and ensure flawless service at the bar.

You will handle high-volume service, manage orders with precision on Opera or Micros POS, and contribute to a welcoming, high‑standard experience for all guests in a vibrant coastal property.

Qualifications

• 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; multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to operate computer systems; Opera and Micros POS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve wines, spirits, and cocktails per recipes and menu.
• Confirm guest orders and verify accuracy using the hotel's POS system.
• Engage guests at the bar with vivid descriptions of origin, taste, and preparation methods.
• Anticipate guest needs, answer questions, and respond to concerns promptly.
• Close guest checks and process payments accurately.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Upselling

Time management

Communication

POS proficiency

Tools

Opera POS

Micros POS

Job description

About the Role

The bartender prepares and serves a selection of wine, spirits, and cocktails.

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 unrivaled 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, using the hotel’s point‑of‑sales system; verify completed orders against the guest’s original order.
• Serve and take orders from guests seated at the bar area, offering interesting, vivid descriptions of each item’s origin, taste, and preparation methods; maintain a working knowledge of liquors, wines, beers, ports, Armagnacs, eau de vie, cognacs, and specialty drinks.
• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, responding 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.

Qualifications

• 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 or 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Days; flexible schedule encompassing days, weekends, and holidays.

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 https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf