bartender

Thomas Keller - Surfside, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Surfside, FL

501-1,000 employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Surf Club Restaurant, led by Chef Thomas Keller, is seeking a skilled Bartender to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional bar service in a fine dining environment, contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests. The Bartender will work closely with the Dining Room Manager and is expected to uphold the restaurant's high standards of hospitality and beverage preparation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and serve all guests with responsive, professional, and gracious hospitality.
• Craft beverages for both the dining room and bar, following precise recipes and standards.
• Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and fully stocked with liquor, wine, and supplies.
• Build rapport with guests through conversation and personalized service, encouraging repeat visits.
• Accurately enter drink orders into the point of sale system and follow cash handling procedures.
• Track stock levels of all bar items, replenish as needed, and communicate supply needs to management.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a bartender in a fine dining, preferably Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of POS micros, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• State Health Certification is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Food and Beverage Knowledge
• Mentorship
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Knowledge of Classic Continental Cuisine
• High Standards for Quality

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Peer mentorship
• Scholarship programs
• Company sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of up to 69% of your individual premium
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness short- and long-term disability insurance, and pet insurance
• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your salary as matching contributions
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties
• Family meal
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off