Reef 76 | Bartender

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is seeking a Bartender to deliver efficient, friendly service at the bar. You will set up a clean station, greet guests, take orders, mix drinks to standard recipes, and ensure accurate cash handling while upholding liquor policies.

Must have 1+ year bartending experience and solid knowledge of wine, spirits and beer. English communication and teamwork are essential for smooth service across departments.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bartending experience required.
• Developed knowledge of wine, spirits and beer.
• Clear written and verbal English communication with guests and colleagues.
• Accurate data entry into MICROS system.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to work cohesively with colleagues across departments.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a clean, efficient bar.
• Greet guests and provide superior service throughout shift.
• Take orders, answer questions, and suggest menu items and daily specials.
• Mix drinks according to standard recipes and maintain consistency.
• Know wine list, stemware, and garnishes; follow liquor policies.
• Record transactions in MICROS and handle cash accurately.
• Be familiar with property amenities and other restaurants.
• Present accurate checks and process payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and station setup/breakdown.

Skills

Bartending

Wine knowledge

English communication

Stress management

Teamwork

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Tools

MICROS

Job description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29‑story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre‑function meeting space with waterfront views.

JOB PURPOSE: The Bartender will be responsible for providing efficient friendly customer service at all times and to maintain a clean, professional top‑quality bar.

Essential Job Functions

• To follow, enforce, comply, and adhere to all Omni rules, policies, procedures, standards and recipes at all times.
• To properly set‑up and maintain a clean efficient bar throughout the shift.
• Greet guests when entering the restaurant with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.
• Take orders and answer questions/offer suggestions on both food and beverage menu selections, and daily specials.
• Mix drinks for servers according to standard recipes.
• Familiarity with the wine list and the stemware and appropriate garnishes used.
• Follow procedures as outlined in employee manual and bartender’s manual. Jigger pour, making drinks for servers only when rung in on Micros.
• Ensure the consistency in the presentation and recipes of all cocktails.
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.
• Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order, and adhere to cash handling standards.
• Be familiar with all property amenities and other restaurants.
• Present accurate check to guest and process payment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.
• Polish and clean the water glasses in his/her assigned station before opening hours.
• Station set‑up and breakdown/side‑work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year bartending experience.
• Developed knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer with experience selling and presenting wines.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co‑workers
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into MICROS.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up on guest requests and needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, service recovery and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Environment & Position Analysis

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Position requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, twisting, and consistent use of hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor/outdoor environments.

Tools & Equipment

• Micros terminal, printer, food and beverage items, bar tools.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link.

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.