Bartender

Job Description

Amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre regional Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida, offering our residents peace of mind, by design. Our residents choose from maintenance-free villas, apartments and suites. They indulge in exceptional amenities, including a variety of pools, restaurants, lounges, and outdoor dining areas; pickleball and tennis courts; art studio; library; theater; and more. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as an on-site professionally staffed Wellness Center, our residents live with calm confidence, knowing that if healthcare needs change, support is right at home. When you work at Amavida, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Amavida is recruiting for a hospitality focused Bartender to join our culinary team! This role provides full-scope, hands on serving functions within the community.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Always exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
• Serve customers using proper serving etiquette and promote an inviting dining atmosphere.
• Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously. Answers pertinent questions about menu and drink items.
• Clears all tableware from tables and bar after service.
• Cleans all glassware and dishes, including ashtrays, and distributes.
• Stocks, restocks and rotates supplies.
• Prepares garnishes for bar use. Prepares snack trays.
• Maintains all documents necessary to accurately account for resident and guest charges.
• Assists supervisor with inventory of supplies.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Experience in food service work.
• Experience in working with seniors preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Experience bartending in a hotel, restaurant or club with fine dining experience preferred.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires courtesy, tact and graciousness.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Schedule: Must have open availability. Evenings and weekends are required!

Rate of Pay: Starting at $18/hr. based on experience

Amavida is a no-tipping community that honors staff through our annual Staff Appreciation Resident-funded bonus program.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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