Bartender – Part-Time

About the role

Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort is seeking an experienced, personable, and service-oriented Part-Time Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing attentive guest service, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and supporting efficient daily operations. This position requires strong beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while delivering consistent, high-quality service. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive, and professional service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and ensure timely service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cocktail ingredients, beverage preparation, menu offerings, and available selections.
• Make recommendations and use suggestive selling techniques to enhance the guest experience and support beverage sales.
• Build positive relationships with guests by recognizing preferences and providing personalized service.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and address concerns professionally.
• Verify beverage presentation, accuracy, and quality before serving.
• Set up and prepare the bar before service, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, garnishes, and supplies are available.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar throughout each shift.
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side-work duties.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, juices, garnishes, glassware, and other supplies as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels, communicate replenishment needs, and assist with inventory counts.
• Follow established portion controls and beverage recipes to maintain consistency and minimize waste.
• Properly clean and maintain bar equipment, glassware, workstations, and storage areas.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and resort operating standards.
• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and close guest checks using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Follow established cash handling, payment processing, and reconciliation procedures.
• Verify identification and comply with all applicable alcohol service laws and regulations.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible beverage service procedures.
• Maintain required alcohol service training or certifications, including TIPS or other approved programs as applicable.
• Communicate guest concerns, service issues, or operational needs to management promptly.
• Work collaboratively with servers, kitchen staff, and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant, resort, hotel, or high-volume bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and beverage preparation.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized during busy service periods.
• Comfortable using POS systems and handling guest payments.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently when needed.
• Must meet the legal age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages in Florida.
• Ability to obtain or maintain required alcohol service training and certifications.
• Flexible availability to work varying shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and handle heavier items with assistance as needed.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor bar environments as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee discounts at participating EOS Hospitality sister properties
• Employee housing based on availability
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

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