What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Bartender position at Godwins Gatorland Inc?
Job Description
Job Title: Bartender
Department: Food Service
Reporting Relationship: Food & Beverage Manager
Work Schedule: Flexible Shift
Status: Part Time/Hourly
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Bartender to join our bartending team. This role focuses on exceptional guest experiences, consistent drink quality, and efficient service. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality with deep beverage knowledge and a passion for hospitality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests
- Maintain high performance and service standards
- Closely follows opening and closing procedures, ensuring a clean well stocked bar at all times
- Ensure consistency in drink preparation, presentation, and portioning
- Assists in managing inventory and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste
- Enforce responsible alcohol service and verify legal drinking age of every guest
- Handle escalated customer concerns or complaints professionally and involve management when necessary
- Collaborate with management on menu development, specials, and promotions
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a bartender in a high volume, guest service driven atmosphere
- Extensive knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails/mocktails and bar operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Proficiency with POS systems and basic inventory management
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods in an outdoor location in both heat/humidity and cold
- Availability to work weekends, occasional night events, and holidays
- Capability to lift and carry heavy items such as kegs, cases and supply boxes
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Responsible beverage service certification
- Creative input in menu design and bar programs
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly wage, plus tips, and a BONUS PROGRAM!
Education, Experience, Specialized Skills, and Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum work experience includes 2 years or more of bartending in the food & beverage segment of theme park or hospitality related. Understanding of team environment and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and be able to communicate well with others. Days off will be granted dependent on the forecasted park occupancies and most likely will not be consistent week to week. Being in the Theme Park business, Weekends and Holidays are peak times, and unlikely to be granted as time off.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The jobholder will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as required.
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