What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at Amerant Bank Arena?
Organization Overview:
The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League’s premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.
As the NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year-round.
An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, “Heroes Among Us,” honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans’ affairs; children’s health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri-county area.
Job Title: Bartender
Department: Beverage
Reports To: Manager, Beverage
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Amerant Bank Arena
Organization Overview:
The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community. The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice. Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers have had of their best seasons in recent history. The organization is experiencing phenomenal growth and our revenue is at an all-time high. The organization is expanding inside and outside of Amerant Bank Arena via the renovations of the Champions Club Level, the Panther Land store, and The Preserve Club in the arena and the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The state-of-the-art ice facility features two regulation-size rinks, new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment. The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.
Job Summary:
The Bartender – Concessions is responsible for the fast and efficient sale of alcohol beverages to patrons at concession stands located throughout the arena. The role will require accurate point of sale (POS) system use, filling orders, and compliance with all sanitation, safety, and alcohol service standards.
Job Functions:
Specific duties included but are not limited to:
- Fill orders for beverages and when necessary, food orders as well (some bars well food items).
- Ensure all alcohol beverages are served in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Understand and execute responsible alcohol service
- Follow all sale handling procedures by policy.
- Manage all sales in the Point of Sales (POS) system.
- Perform cleaning duties before, during, and after every shift.
- Participate in the set-up and tear-down of the bar area and related equipment
- Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies.
- All other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Prior experience handling a fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
- 2 years bartending experience and POS knowledge is required
- Willingness to learn and follow direction and to adapt to different locations throughout the building.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
- Positive, self-started with strong communication skills
- Strong, interpersonal and teamwork skills; you may be on a bar alone or with up to eight other people
- Must be able to perform physical requirement of the position, including bending and/or lifting to 50lbs and standing/walking for extended periods of time without sitting
- Must possess and positive attitude and strong work ethic. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn
- Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is generally high, crowd traffic is heavy, temperatures are variable – usually cold, and lights are bright or dark with occasional exposure to flashing lights and pyrotechnics.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is a non-exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.
We welcome all to apply and join our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.