Bartender - no late nights!

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Bartender

Reports to: Front of House Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OUR MISSION: To deliver unparalleled hospitality and five-star quality care in an independent living resort setting, ensuring a professional and fulfilling experience for all residents.

Position Summary:

Symphony Park, a premier Independent Living Resort, is seeking dedicated and professional bartenders to join our Food and Beverage team. The bartender will be responsible for providing exceptional drink service in our resort's bars and lounges. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about mixology, enjoys interacting with people, and strives to provide an enjoyable experience for our residents and guests.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks, with creativity and attention to detail.

• Maintain an extensive knowledge of drink recipes, wine pairings, and the latest trends in mixology.

• Provide a friendly, engaging, and professional service experience to residents and guests.

• Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times.

• Manage inventory and stock supplies, including ordering and receiving products.

• Comply with all food and beverage regulations, including responsible alcohol service.

• Process payments and maintain an accurate cash drawer.

• Build rapport with residents and guests, remembering their preferences and making recommendations.

• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a seamless service experience.

• Participate in regular training and staff meetings to enhance skills and stay updated on resort offerings.

• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, and annual training.

• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Experience Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a bartending role, preferably in a high-end restaurant or hospitality setting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service.

• Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand

• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside

• Sit – sit infrequently

• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds

• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds

• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds

• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available

• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.

• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.

• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses

• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.

• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.