Bartender YOT - Bar & Kitchen

Overview

Embrace the art of mixology at YOT Bar & Kitchen as a Bartender, where you''ll craft exceptional cocktails and provide top-notch beverage service to our guests. As a Bartender, you will be at the heart of our waterfront dining experience within the Lauderdale Marine Center, creating unique and delicious drinks that complement our breathtaking views. Your creativity, knowledge of spirits, and dedication to providing outstanding service will enhance the overall dining journey for our guests. If you have a passion for mixology and enjoy creating memorable moments through beverages, we invite you to join our dynamic team at YOT Bar & Kitchen!

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve a variety of cocktails and beverages with precision and creativity.
• Engage with guests, providing friendly and knowledgeable service, and suggesting drink pairings.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring proper handling of glassware and equipment.
• Check identification and enforce age restrictions to ensure responsible alcohol service.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for our guests.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience.
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be of legal age to prepare, serve, and ring alcoholic beverages
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays
• Certified in (or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law)
• Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location (verbal and written)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive arm and hand movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30-40 pounds (e.g., kegs, ice bins, cases).
• Manual dexterity to pour, mix, garnish, and handle glassware safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Tolerance for exposure to noise, crowded spaces, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and respond quickly to customer needs.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Who We Are: YOT Bar & Kitchen, led by Proprietor Mike Linder, is a celebrated waterfront dining experience situated within the Lauderdale Marine Center. With nearly three decades of experience as a restaurateur, Mike''s talent for creating exceptional dining experiences is evident at YOT. From sky to sea, his impressive background includes operating Jet Runway Café and Silver Lining Inflight Catering. YOT not only offers remarkable dining but also yacht provisioning and event production, elevating the experience even further. As a Busser at YOT Bar & Kitchen, you''ll be part of a team dedicated to providing guests with the finest hospitality and breathtaking waterfront views."

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.