Fine Dining Bartender | AVA Winter Park

We are seeking polished and highly skilled Bartenders to deliver exceptional beverage and guest experiences in a fast-paced luxury dining environment. Being a bartender requires expert knowledge, precision, and a strong sense of hospitality to guide guests through the bar experience while executing a world-class cocktail and beverage program. Bartenders play a key role in maintaining the flow of service, ensuring consistency, and upholding the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Maintain strong knowledge of all food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation methods, and pairing recommendations; Provide attentive, personalized service by anticipating guest needs and guiding the dining experience from start to finish; Follow all service standards, policies, and sanitation regulations to ensure a safe, compliant, and elevated guest environment; Complete opening and ongoing side work, ensuring stations are fully prepared, stocked, and organized for service; Handle products, equipment, and service tools properly to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency; Collaborate with team members and management to support smooth service flow and resolve issues promptly; Communicate guest feedback, product concerns, or operational needs to leadership in a timely manner

Requirements

Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages; Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills; Professional demeanor with a strong focus on hospitality and guest experience; Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment; Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player; Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have

3–4 years of experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or recognized cocktail bar/lounge preferred; Food handling certification in compliance with state regulations preferred