Bartender

Bartender

WE'RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US! Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults. After all, residents aren't guests in our community; we're working in their home. Overview: The bartender provides service including mixing of drinks, serving food and beverage. The bartender is responsible for set up and clean up of the bar area. This position reports to Dining Services Director or Dining Supervisor.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures the dining experience is enjoyable through cheerful behavior and carefully following established procedures for merchandising, plate presentation and service
• Ability to communicate with residents and guests to take drink orders and provide service during their meal
• Accurately mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Pour beer and wine
• Check identification of residents and guests to ensure they meet the age requirement to purchase alcohol
• Comply with all state of Florida liquor laws and trainings
• Able to determine when a customer has had too much alcohol
• Order and maintain liquor and bar supplies
• Clean up of bar and other areas
• Must be personable and maintain a positive pleasant demeanor at all times
• Able to promptly and accurately report any resident problems, inquiries, requests and/or concerns to the supervisor
• Ability to accurately setup work station with all necessary items prior to the start of service
• Ability to accurately prioritize work
• Keep all equipment clean and sanitized
• Communicate with manager about any out of stock items
• Make menu changes only with the consent of the manager or supervisor
• Handle glasses, food/equipment efficiently and effectively
• Report any faulty equipment in need of repair
• Answer phone and take messages for take out orders
• Substitute for any server position for dining venues when needed
• Function with minimal supervision
• Set up and break down of dining room
• Maintain clean and professional appearance
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/family and facility information
• Respond to all fire alarms and assist in the evacuation of residents when needed
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor and attitude
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff
• Perform other duties as required

You Have:

• 1-2 years of Bartending experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, may be working towards high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instruction

We Have:

• Career advancement
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K plan with matching contributions, and more
• Associate recognition programs, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and associate scholarships
• *Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits.

Environment: The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you! Location: While our 104-acre campus has all the amenities of a small town, sometimes it's nice to explore off campus. Just 10 minutes away, you'll find shopping, theaters and restaurants. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities in the United States as well as Santa Fe College, recently ranked #1 community college in the US. Gainesville is highly recognized as a great place to live and work.