Bartender

Position Summary

Greet and provide hospitable , warm and friendly service. Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include mixing drinks according to recipes, engaging with guests, checking identification, managing inventory, maintaining a clean workspace, and processing payments using a POS system. Suggest food and special items; engage with the guests to make them feel welcomed and ensure safety of guests. Follow proper safety protocols and handles situations by deescalating and providing guest resolution in a respectful and courteous manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Guest Service: Greet guests in a hospitable warm and friendly manner, take orders, make recommendations, and handle complaints with a positive attitude. Make small talk with the guests and provide them with local information; Recommends and suggests food pairing and special items.
• Drink Preparation: Mix ingredients (liquor, soda, water, sugar, bitters) to prepare cocktails, craft drinks, beer, and wine. May assist with beverage program by suggesting or creating seasonal cocktails.
• Bar Prep: Assist or lead with bar prep and maintain the bar stocked prior to and while open.
• Trouble Shoot: Able to handle common guest complaints /issues or requests in a hospitable manner while maintaining guest satisfaction. Ensure the safety of guests and seek assistance from the manager if a matter escalates beyond the normal.
• Operations & Safety: Maintain a clean, stocked bar area; verify legal age; adhere to health/safety regulations; and manage inventory.
• Transactions: Process cash and credit card payments accurately using a POS system.
• Bar Maintenance: Perform opening/closing duties such as cleaning, restocking, and setting up bar equipment.
• Certification: Maintain up to date required certifications such as the Alcohol Serve Safe andFood Handling Safety Certification as required by the State of Florida

Experience/Skills

• Must be 18 years or older to serve beer/wine and 21 to pour liquor
• Have or Obtain the Alcohol Serve Safe certification within the first 30 days of hire
• Proven work experience as a bartender, often with deep knowledge of mixology and cocktail recipes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts : Evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Work Environment/Physical

• Physical stamina, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy kegs.
• Valid certifications, such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol. 
• Manual dexterity
• Able to work in small spaces
• Stoop, bend or reach for items, frequently
• Use of sharp knives or objects for bar prep
• Ability to work with speed and in a fast environment

At The Perry, we put heart and soul into everything we do, especially the food. We put a lot of care into the menu at both Matt’s Stock Island and Salty Oyster, sourcing the freshest ingredients and providing first-class service, letting our love for the sea and Key West shine through in every bite and sip. With no shortage of fresh seafood and plenty of drinks, dining at The Perry is hands down one of the best times you’ll have in all of Key West.

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