DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant is a popular, busy, authentic Italian marketplace in Bonita Springs. We are currently seeking a Bartender to join our dynamic Food & Beverage team. Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at a restaurant to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of common drinks which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines

We're looking for passionate people to join our family and grow with us. We strive for exceptional taste and consistency, as well as unparalleled customer service. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable resource to make this happen.

Essential Functions:

• Welcome guests.
• Ensure that customers are of legal drinking age.
• Prepare a requested drink to their specifications.
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Stock bar including ice, glasses and inventory, in the absence of a bar back or busser.
• Assist guest with food service at bar counter or bar table area.
• Make recommendations based on customer tastes and preferences.
• Process payment from customers.
• Record and balance cash receipts.
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• Position requires an in-depth knowledge of wine and cocktails.

Our compensation package for Full-Time associates includes a competitive hourly rate plus tips, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life, 401k with match, PTO after 90 Days, dining and travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Restaurant experience preferred
• Demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

• Associate must be able to work on feet for up to 8 hours a day.
• Associate may have to stand walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Associate may have to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Associate must talk and hear.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant is managed by ColumbusHospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service andmemorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. Weare focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to thefamily/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicantswill be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.