Caliza Server/Bartender

A TOWN WHERE EVERY DETAIL, FROM VISION TO EXECUTION, MAKES LUXURY SEEM SIMPLE.

From the moment one views the iconic butteries and towering palms lining the center of our beach town, there is an unrivaled sense of escape. Alys Beach is carefully crafted to celebrate the public realm of streets, parks, pedestrian paths, and great civic buildings in a manner reminiscent of the world's most beloved seaside towns. In recognition of the strong draw of the sea, our streets orient to the beach, guaranteeing views to the Gulf and cooling sea breezes.

Alys Beach is a groundbreaking community located along the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's panhandle coast, six miles east of Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A. Planned by Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, Alys Beach is a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) whose architectural vision has its roots in the style of Bermuda architecture and in the courtyards of Antigua, Guatemala, the colonial capital of Central America.

Alys Beach is in the early stages of town building. Our purpose is to evolve along with your family, maintaining the timeless traditions of sustainability and the highest standards of design and construction. Come join us in creating a special place to live, visit, relax, and play.

Job Summary

EBSCO Industries is seeking a Server with bartending experience. This position is located at Caliza Restaurant, in Alys Beach Community, Florida. Caliza restaurant & pool is a very unique dining experience with a team service mentality. This position will cover shifts as a server and as a bartender. The persons applying for this job should be full of energy, have a positive outlook, and an aptitude for genuine hospitality.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize proper food handling and food service techniques.
• Take beverage orders directly from patrons. Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Take meal/drink orders and serve meals in a friendly and timely manner.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules. Clean work areas, and tables. Clean glasses, silverware, and utensils.
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, personal sanitation, and hygiene.
• Process payments.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks

Job Requirements

• 1 Year Full-Restaurant Service Experience is desired.
• Strong Beverage knowledge. Beer/Wine/Liquor.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of stress

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to reach, bend, squat, carry plates, trays of glasses and lifts glass racks and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per shift.
• Ability to tolerate some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, and humidity.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language
• Ability to perform basic math skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Food certification.
• Wine certification. Level 1 Court of Master Sommelier.
• Mixology course.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.