About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Title: Lounge Bartender
Department: Legacy Hotel
Position Summary: Responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in a restaurant or lounge environment. This role promotes food and beverage sales, ensures responsible alcohol service, and creates a memorable guest experience through exceptional service and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet guests and team members in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
Deliver exceptional customer service while understanding proper service etiquette and flow.
Set up, stock, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the lounge bar and seating areas.
Wash, sanitize, and properly store glassware, utensils, and bar equipment.
Prepare and serve beverages and food items with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to presentation.
Verify guest identification to ensure legal compliance with alcohol service laws.
Support F&B operations and other hotel departments as needed to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Process payments accurately, ensuring secure and valid payment methods, and issue receipts or change as required.
Present menus, make beverage and food recommendations, and answer questions regarding menu items and preparation.
Complete side work duties and maintain a clean, organized workspace to support shift transitions.
Respond to guest inquiries regarding hotel services, local attractions, and amenities.
Handle guest concerns and service challenges in a friendly, professional, and solution-oriented manner.
Maintain effective communication and teamwork with hotel staff and other departments.
Protect confidential guest and proprietary information in accordance with company policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Previous experience bartending in hotel or restaurant lounge/bar.
Strong customer service skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Strong knowledge of beer, wine and spirits.
TIPS/ServSafe certification is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with cash handling procedures and POS systems
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Background Requirements:
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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