Bartender in Lakewood Ranch, Florida at Zieg Hospitality Corporation dba EVEN an IHG Hotel Sarasota

FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM
Bartender
Create welcoming, balanced and memorable guest experiences.
Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager / General Manager | Status: Part-time or Full-time, Non-exempt
Recommended starting pay: $14.00 per hour plus tips, based on experience.
Position Summary:
The Bartender is the warm, energetic face of the hotel bar. This role prepares and serves beverages and food to a high standard while helping guests feel welcome, relaxed and at their best away from home. The Bartender brings the EVEN Hotels wellness-minded experience to life through thoughtful choices, friendly conversation, local knowledge and attentive service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Welcome every guest promptly and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and food accurately, consistently and with attractive presentation.
• Know the menu and confidently recommend both traditional favorites and balanced, wellness-minded options based on guest preferences.
• Verify identification, follow responsible alcohol-service practices and comply with all Florida alcohol laws and hotel policies.
• Take orders, enter transactions in the POS system, process cash and credit payments accurately, and maintain proper check control.
• Set up, stock and break down the bar; monitor product levels, rotate inventory and report shortages or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized and inviting bar, including glassware, tools, work surfaces, storage areas and guest seating.
• Work closely with culinary, restaurant, banquet and front-desk colleagues to provide seamless service throughout the hotel.
• Share helpful local recommendations and respond to guest questions with genuine care.
• Support promotions, special events, meetings and other hotel needs as assigned.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, security, cash-handling and workplace-safety procedures at all times.
 Qualifications
• At least one year of bartending, restaurant or hotel food-and-beverage experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverage preparation.
• Strong guest-service, communication, organization and multitasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math; experience with a POS system preferred.
• Must meet Florida's legal age requirements to serve alcoholic beverages and complete required alcohol-awareness and food-safety training.
• Reliable and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Regularly stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, twist and kneel; use hands to prepare and serve beverages; and lift, push or pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
What Success Looks Like
• Guests feel welcomed and leave feeling better than when they arrived.
• Drinks and food are delivered accurately, efficiently and consistently.
• The bar remains clean, stocked, secure and ready for service.
• Cash, inventory and alcohol-service procedures are followed accurately.
• The bartender contributes positive energy and dependable teamwork every shift.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse, inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Prepared for EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Adapted to the EVEN Hotels wellness-focused brand experience and current IHG bartender role expectations. Management should confirm final pay, benefits, scheduling and property-specific policies before posting.