Bartender | PLANTA Fort Lauderdale - PLANTA Restaurants

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WHAT YOU DO WITH PLANTA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance offered for PLANTA employees.

• Work/life balance is a priority — annual PTO starts 90 days after date of employment.

• No limit on referral bonuses for sending Leadership and Team Members our way, paid after 180 days of successful employment.

• 50% off delicious plant-powered food at all full-service PLANTA concepts: PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.

• Exciting career growth & development opportunities as part of an ever-expanding company: new restaurants and new positions are always on the horizon.

PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic, and dynamic individuals who lead with a focus on equity, productivity, and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to FUEL THE FUTUREand we do this across every corner of the hospitality industry, from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage, and beyond. Together, we craft exceptional guest experiences that leave a lasting impression.

At PLANTA, our passion for hospitality runs deep. It goes beyond delivering outstanding experiences for our guests; it's about nurturing and developing our team to become the next generation of industry leaders. We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients and embracing our social responsibility to create a more sustainable organization each day.

What you'll find at PLANTA is a culture fueled by our core values: Determined—we stand for change, and together, we plan to win. Humble—we make mistakes, but we own them and learn from them. Intentional—we genuinely care about the people and the world around us. Nourishing—we aim to leave our guests, communities, and team members in a better place. Evolving—we embrace change and champion flexibility as we grow together.

BARTENDER

Reporting to the Restaurant Leader, the Bartender is genuinely enthusiastic about the guest’s overall beverage experience, whether it's providing an outstanding classic cocktail or creating an innovative drink. They take pride in their food, wine, and spirit knowledge and are passionate about everything mixology. They display natural showmanship, have great communication skills, and have a strong eye for detail.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE:

• Champions the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
• Create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity for guests and employees
• Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
• Create a world-class guest experience through interactions and following CHG steps of service
• Mix and Serve drinks following set standard recipes
• Oversee the overall operation of the bar; POS, set up, tear down, mise en place, etc.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar, equipment + supplies
• Uphold complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections
• Provide Barbacks direction and coaching to ensure proper operation of the bar and assist them when necessary
• Be aware of all inventory behind the bar. When requested, count and take inventory of all beverages and supplies
• Complete opening, closing, and side-duties efficiently
• Perform assigned side work
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the management team
• Creating a positive experience for all our guests, both educational and engaging
• Providing attentive service, while being professional, focused, and reliable
• Having strong attention to detail and the ability to retain and clearly articulate details of bar offerings, and beverage program
• A desire to create innovative cocktails and drive to continue learning
• A passion and excitement about hospitality, wines, and cocktails
• Ability to work under pressure and high-stress environments
• Responsible for cash handling and accurate reporting, as the venue will lend a cash float for service
• Responsible for accurate reporting of spillage and mistakes, that this must be recorded on POS or spillage tracking sheet.
• Responsibility for safe + informed ordering for allergen guests.

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Fully understand and embody Chase PLANTA's can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
• 3+ bartending experience in a similar high-volume cocktail driven environment, that includes a full-service wood and service bar
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• A proactive team player that embodies our spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Strong knowledge of spirit, wine, and beer, with the ability to speak to this fluently with guests
• Attention to detail and a holds an esteemed degree for steps of service and fine dining
• Smart Serve Certification is a requirement
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word
• Results orientated, self-motivated, and highly organized with an eye for detail
• Committed to safety and good environmental practices in the workplace
• Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality, WSET, Prud’homme or equivalent considered an asset
• Full-time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays) or as agreed with your hiring manager

At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach. PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Americas with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.