Bartender- Full Time Hours

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne. Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at www.keywesthistoricinns.com for more information.

Overview

Key West Historic Inns is seeking an outgoing, personable, and service-focused Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. If you enjoy creating great drinks, connecting with guests, and bringing positive energy to every interaction, we'd love to hear from you.

 

As a Bartender, you will create memorable guest experiences by preparing and serving beverages with consistency, quality, and attention to detail. You'll welcome guests, provide knowledgeable recommendations, maintain a clean and inviting bar, and help create the relaxed and engaging atmosphere our guests expect while visiting Key West.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys meeting new people, takes pride in exceptional service, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude while creating an engaging bar experience.• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.• Provide knowledgeable recommendations and answer guest questions regarding beverages, menu offerings, and ingredients.• Verify identification and responsibly serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with Florida law and company policies.• Accurately enter orders, process guest payments, and properly handle cash and credit card transactions.• Maintain proper cash handling procedures and accurately complete opening and closing responsibilities.• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and visually appealing bar throughout each shift.• Monitor inventory levels and restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other bar supplies as needed.• Follow proper sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service procedures at all times.• Monitor guest consumption and recognize when responsible alcohol service intervention may be necessary.• Engage with guests and anticipate their needs while maintaining efficient and attentive service.• Work collaboratively with fellow Food & Beverage team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, specialty cocktails, promotions, and hotel information.• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and side work responsibilities as assigned.• Report guest concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards promptly to leadership.• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• • Previous bartending experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, bar, or similar hospitality environment preferred.• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, beverage preparation, and responsible alcohol service.• Previous cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) experience preferred.• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor.• Ability to engage naturally with guests while providing attentive and efficient service.• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and presentation standards.• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.• Must meet all applicable age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.• Food safety and responsible alcohol service certification preferred or ability to obtain required certifications.• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.