Bartender - Orchid Room; PT

Overview

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale features a 32-acre waterfront enclave with 325 guest rooms, suites, villas, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. The Resort will assemble over 600 diverse Team Members to provide memorable experiences and stellar service, with a focus on welfare and wellbeing for every individual.

Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts to join the team for growth, with highly competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Bartender to join our Pier Sixty-Six Club opening team.

• Preparing all alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for guests
• Assessing bar customer needs and preferences and providing personalized recommendations
• Stocking and maintaining the bar area to resort and health department standards
• Providing an exceptional and memorable guest experience
• Participating in ongoing training for professional development
• Serving food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests seated at the bar
• Setting up the bar according to Pier Sixty-Six five-star standards
• Cutting fruit and preparing garnishes as set by resort standards
• Keeping the bar area organized and clean at all times
• Knowing all specialty cocktail ingredients and garnishes
• Participating in updated training for the bar and menu items
• Following pouring procedures and using a jigger for accurate measurement; no deviations from recipes
• Notifying Supervisors of product shortages or out-of-stock items
• Having working knowledge of draft beer systems and keg changes
• Answering questions on menu selections and drinks to servers and guests
• Communicating with the kitchen regarding menu questions, wait times, order recooking, and product availability
• Recording all transactions in the POS system accurately and timely
• Checking in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverage
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas, china, glassware, etc.
• Completing closing duties, including restocking items to par levels and turning off lights
• Presenting accurate checks to guests and processing payments
• Maintaining a clean, professional appearance and adhering to uniform standards
• Welcoming and acknowledging all guests according to resort standards
• Anticipating and addressing guests’ service needs
• Speaking with a clear and professional language
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with others and supporting the team to reach goals
• Moving and lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds as needed
• Thanking guests with genuine appreciation
• Performing other reasonable duties as requested by Supervisors
• Assisting Supervisors with inventory duties
• Notifying managers of suspicious  or intoxicated guests
• Proper cash handling of banks
• Timely transfer of checks for guests moved to a different section
• Adhering to departmental policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively with peers, management, and front-of-the-house staff
• Practicing effective listening
• Performing related duties as required
• Maintaining cleanliness of the immediate work area and the general property
• Adhering to grooming, dress, and uniform standards as set forth by Resort policy
• Being courteous to all guests and coworkers
• Maintaining behavior consistent with sexual harassment/hostile work environment policies
• Maintaining knowledge of liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections, proper glassware, and garnishes

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual
• Sommelier certification preferred
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to implement and uphold service standards
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort
• Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Passionate with knowledge of classic cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers

• High School Diploma or GED recommended
• Some college experience or degree recommended
• Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire
• Must have a current Food Handlers card
• Previous bartending experience in a professional setting is preferred

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at Coral Tree Hospitality managed properties