DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED Organizational SummaryFounded in 1916, Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club is located in Tampa's most prestigious residential neighborhood and is the Tampa Bay area's most prestigious private club. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming, a fitness center, and clubhouse for member entertaining, dining and banquets. Our main focus is providing our members and their guests with outstanding facilities and the highest standard of service.Job SummaryThe focus of this position is on ensuring that our members are provided the highest standard of service while visiting our dining establishment(s). Primary responsibility falls on providing attentive, friendly and efficient service and interaction to the members and their guests in their assigned section(s). Prior bartending experience, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure. Knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer and skilled in bartending, serving, point of sale systems, customer service, and familiarity with rudimentary cooking terminology are basic job requirements. Bartenders must be professional, detail-oriented, and courteous; must be able to tolerate a moderate amount of moving and/or lifting; and must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and special events as business dictates.Essential Duties
- Preparing alcoholic beverages while ensuring continuity in product and presentation.
- Maintains a clean and organized workspace with a fully stocked liquor, beer, and wine bar.
- Takes food and beverage orders and serves food and drinks. Clears and cleans bar areas.
- Adheres to procedures, rules, and safety requirements regarding identity verification and responsible service of alcoholic beverages while ensuring a safe and memorable member experience.
- Performs opening station setup and prep work.
- Provides attention to members and their guests as soon after being seated as possible.
- Distributes menus and wine lists. Knowledge of food and wine pairing.
- Advises supervisor of any member or guest complaints as soon as they occur.
- Assists in performing closing functions as needed.
- Ensures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
- Consistently follows sanitation-related requirements, including those related to personal hygiene.
- Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
- Enters order in point-of-sale (POS) system and presents the bill.
- Performs clean-up and closing duties.
- Assists with special events as needed.
- Assists in training other food and beverage staff as needed.
- Attends staff meetings including pre-serve (line-up) sessions and in-service training.
- Maintains a professional appearance and complies with uniform and dress codes.
- Performs other related duties that may be assigned by a manager.
RequirementsPhysical Demands
- Must be able to reach, push, pull, bend, and stoop; must be able to perform repetitive motion activities (walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching); excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Must be able to comfortably and frequently lift and carry trays weighing 25-30 pounds, occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly in English.
- Close and distance vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent walking short distances; standing for extended periods of time; occasionally walking extended distances.
- Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet the minimum age requirements for this position; the legal age to serve alcohol in the state of Florida is 18 years old.
- One year of work experience as a bartender in a full-service restaurant or hospitality related industry.
- Within 90 days of hire, must obtain and maintain current certification(s) in: ANSI Florida Food Handler and Florida Responsible Vendor Server Training.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a fine dining/upscale restaurant atmosphere.