Head Bartender / Bar Program Lead

Adults-Only Luxury Waterfront Property – Florida Keys

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and hospitality-driven Head Bartender to lead and develop the bar program for an exclusive adults-only waterfront property in the Florida Keys. This role is ideal for someone who understands luxury lifestyle hospitality, elevated yet approachable service, and the art of creating memorable guest experiences through cocktails, ambiance, and storytelling.

The Head Bartender will be responsible for designing and executing a distinctive beverage program that reflects the relaxed sophistication, tropical elegance, and experiential nature of the property. This individual will lead day-to-day bar operations while mentoring the team, maintaining high service standards, and creating a bar experience guests specifically return for.

Key ResponsibilitiesBeverage Program Development

Create and maintain a signature cocktail program inspired by the Florida Keys, coastal living, seasonal ingredients, and luxury travel experiences
Develop cocktail menus, specialty drinks, zero-proof offerings, wine selections, and curated spirits programs
Partner with leadership to ensure the beverage program aligns with the property’s concept, brand identity, and guest demographic
Introduce seasonal menu updates and unique activations to enhance guest engagement and revenue opportunities
Establish standardized recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality controls to ensure consistency

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, train, coach, and inspire bartenders and bar support staff
Create a positive, professional, and guest-focused culture behind the bar
Conduct ongoing training on cocktails, spirits knowledge, wine, service standards, upselling, and guest interaction
Assist with scheduling, labor management, and maintaining operational efficiency
Hold the team accountable for cleanliness, organization, professionalism, and luxury service standards

Guest Experience

Deliver exceptional, personalized service while building meaningful guest connections
Curate a warm, sophisticated, and energetic bar atmosphere that reflects the property’s adults-only luxury experience
Engage with guests confidently and professionally while anticipating needs and creating memorable moments
Collaborate with culinary and events teams on private dinners, special activations, tastings, and experiences

Operations & Financial Responsibilities

Manage bar inventory, ordering, requisitions, and vendor relationships
Monitor beverage cost, pour cost, waste, and overall profitability of the beverage program
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
Maintain proper organization and upkeep of all bar areas, tools, and equipment
Support leadership in achieving financial goals while maintaining elevated service standards

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years of bartending experience in luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, fine dining, or high-end cocktail bars
Previous leadership or bar program development experience preferred
Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, wine, and luxury service standards
Passion for hospitality, storytelling, and creating elevated guest experiences
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch hospitality environment
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ideal Candidate

Creative but operationally strong
Stylish, polished, and naturally hospitality-driven
Understands both luxury and relaxed island energy
Passionate about building experiences, not just making drinks
Enjoys mentoring others and building strong team culture
Appreciates wellness, travel, food, music, and lifestyle-driven hospitality

What We Offer

Opportunity to build and lead a signature beverage program from the ground up
Creative freedom within a luxury lifestyle hospitality environment
Stunning waterfront work setting in the Florida Keys
Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group
Collaborative and experience-focused culture centered around genuine hospitality

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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