Bartender - Rusty Pelican Miami

About Rusty Pelican:

With dazzling waterfront views, contemporary American cuisine and glamorous décor, Rusty Pelican is known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike. Our fresh, inventive menu and top-notch service provided by our exceptional team members like you, are what make the Rusty Pelican Miami a premiere waterfront dining destination.

Rusty Pelican is hiring individuals that believe in the mission of delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community. Join us in this high energy and naturally fast-paced environment where you are an essential piece to our sophisticated and captivating dining experience.

Pay: $11 / hour

plus tips

Top-Notch Benefits:

• Competitive pay and numerous opportunities for growth + advancement
• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Up to 3 days Paid Bereavement
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values.
• Full time employees qualify for- Comprehensive Health Plans, Employer paid life Insurance, Supplemental Benefit Plans, 401k with annual employer match

Summary:

Join us at Rusty Pelican Miami, where you can be part of a dedicated team committed to providing extraordinary dining experiences to our guests. If you are a passionate and service-driven individual, we invite you to apply for the Bartender position and embark on an exciting journey with us. Our bartenders are dedicated to creating the ultimate satisfaction for restaurant guests by preparing and serving a variety of delicious alcoholic and mixed drinks according to established specifications. Bartenders are highly knowledgeable of all company drink recipe specifications, measuring and serving standards, skilled at using Point of Sale information (POSi) and other restaurant systems, and flexible in responding to operational needs with a “can-do” approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all bartending, cash/credit-card handling, garnish, set-up, ordering, stocking and inventory, cleaning and sanitation work activities in accordance with bartending procedures, steps of service manual, IDPRP manual, and management directives.
• Observe guests and ensure full guest satisfaction by serving all alcohol and mixed drinks in a friendly and timely manner.
• Monitors guest behavior according to alcohol awareness procedures in order to prevent intoxication and follows all protocols in handling intoxicated guests.
• Maintains adequate supply of ice, glasses, and other bar supplies according to established requirements.
• Processes transactions using POS according to established procedures and training requirements.
• Greet and seat guests with a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Provide detailed information about the menu, including daily specials and wine pairings.
• Take customer orders and ensure accurate and efficient delivery of food and beverages.
• Anticipate and fulfill guests' needs throughout their dining experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and dining area.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down bar areas and performing side work duties.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and server staff to ensure a seamless flow of service.
• Handle guest inquiries, comments, and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of mixed drink recipes, measuring and serving standards, and bartending safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively engage others verbally.
• Ability to listen and speak in basic English in order to maintain effective communications in the performance of essential job functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend data sources, written work instructions, policies, procedures and other work materials in English in order to perform essential duties in accordance with safety, sanitation and operational standards and training's.
• Demonstrated skill in the application of point of sale and other information systems to effectively and correctly execute various transactions.
• Basic arithmetic skills to perform cash-handling activities.

Work Behaviors:

• Exemplifies the Company’s values (PRIDE).
• Demonstrates a responsive, caring and respectful approach in all personal interactions with others.
• Wears approved manufacturer certified slip resistant or non-slip shoes at all times while working.
• Complies with all safety and sanitation, food service, beverage and alcohol, code of conduct, work rules and management instructions, deadlines, policies and procedures.
• Complies with all hygiene and personal grooming requirements.
• Arrives to work on time in designated restaurant uniform.
• Fosters a workplace culture of hospitality, respect, safe and sanitation.
• Participates in all required training's and completes all required examinations.
• Team player and can-do mindset in supporting all business operational needs.

Requirements:

• 2 years' minimum experience as a Bartender in a full-service restaurant performing the full range of bartending activities.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of food and beverage menus, including wine and cocktail offerings.
• Punctuality and a professional appearance.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current alcohol awareness certification, such as TIPS or LEADS.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular lifting, moving and carrying of food items, furniture, garbage etc. weighing up to 30 pounds across the restaurant.
• Frequent lifting, moving and carrying of boxes, crates, furniture, garbage etc. weighing up to 40 pounds in bar area and across the restaurant.
• Regular and prolonged standing and walking inside and outside the restaurant while preparing and serving alcoholic and mixed drinks, cleaning, sanitizing and setting up workstations, removing garbage, etc.
• Regular ascending/descending stairs across the restaurant to deliver alcoholic and mixed drinks, carrying out garbage, etc.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
• Constant bending, stooping and turning to serve food and beverages, remove dirty plate/glassware, dispose of garbage, etc.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.