What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barchetta | Bartender position at Omni Hotels \u0026amp; Resorts?
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.
JOB PURPOSE: The Bartender is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service through the preparation and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient bar environment. This role supports food and beverage operations across multiple outlets and locations as assigned, based on business needs
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides guest service support across food and beverage outlets, as assigned based on business needs
- Follows, enforces, complies with, and adheres to all Omni rules, policies, procedures, standards, and recipes
- Sets up, maintains, and breaks down bar stations, ensuring cleanliness and operational readiness throughout the shift
- Greets guests with a pleasant demeanor and delivers professional, courteous, and attentive service
- Takes beverage and food orders, answers menu questions, and offers recommendations and daily specials
- Prepares cocktails and beverages according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines
- Mixes drinks for service staff only when properly entered into the POS system
- Maintains familiarity with wine lists, beer selections, spirits, appropriate glassware, and garnishes
- Ensures consistency and quality in beverage presentation and execution
- Records all transactions accurately in the POS system and adheres to established cash-handling procedures
- Presents accurate checks to guests and processes payments in a timely manner
- Maintains knowledge of property amenities and other food and beverage outlets
- Enforces all applicable liquor liability laws and responsible alcohol service policies
- Duties, responsibilities, and work locations may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs.
- Associates may be cross trained in multiple functions or outlets to support operational efficiency and professional development
- Must be available to work varied schedules, shifts, and locations, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and different outlets as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of one (1) year bartending experience
- Working knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer, including sales and presentation techniques
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, in English
- Ability to accurately and efficiently enter information into the POS system
- Strong customer service, service recovery, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and management across departments
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and continuous use of hands and arms
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, including entire shifts
- Work may occur in indoor and outdoor environments
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.