Pool Bartender

Who We Are

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

Location: 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Salary: $8.00/hour plus tips

Benefits

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants
  
  

JOB TITLE: Pool Bartender - MUST BE AVAILABLE SUNDAY-THURSDAY

DEPARTMENT: BLU Beach Bar & Grill

LOCATION: TIDES Hotel

REPORTS TO: Blu General Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced high volume pool bartender. This individual will be responsible for making beverages for guests at the pool bar and for the service well. These include classic cocktails, frozen cocktails, specialty cocktails. This person should also possess wine and beer knowledge. The bartender is responsible for keeping the bar stocked, assisting with inventory and basic opening and closing duties of the bar.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and food menus;
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards;
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage;
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods;
• Responsible for personal hygiene, grooming, clean uniform, and professional appearance;
• Responsible for punctuality when reporting to work, and clocking in and out
• Greeting guests at the bar in a friendly and professional manner
• Describing all current specials with each guest
• Preparing drinks for guests at the bar & for tickets from the service well
• Use suggestive selling techniques to create better experiences and better check averages
• Engaging socially with guests at the bar to create positive relationships
• Use safe alcohol service practices to ensure no one becomes overly intoxicated
• Taking payments, closing checks using POS, and cash handling
• Assisting with counting inventory
• Communicate with fellow staff and managers
• Cutting and preparing fruits and garnishes
• Keeping the bar stocked, neat, and organized
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE.

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED; preferred.

Experience: 2 years bartending experience; required.

Skills

• Possess wine, beer and spirits knowledge
• Ability to communicate fluently in English with hotel/restaurant guests and employees.
• Ability to provide friendly, efficient and courteous service to guests.
• Ability to work under pressure, be organized, self-motivated and work well with others.
• Strong positive attitude and ability to initiate conversation with guests.
• Knowledge of hotel property and operating hours.
• Customer focus and drive to deliver optimal employee and customer satisfaction.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and perform well under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
  
  

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used: Point of sale system; knives for preparing fruits and garnishes; Island Oasis drink machine/blender; keg system

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Must be able to lift 75lbs;
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat;
• Ability to stand/walk for an 8 hour shift
  
  

Work Environment

• High guest interaction
• Fast paced; high volume
• Subject to extreme weather conditions including high heat, rain, wind, etc.
  
  

EOE / DFWP