Bartender

The Country Club is a prestigious hospitality establishment dedicated to providing exceptional dining and beverage experiences to its members and guests. Known for its commitment to quality and service excellence, The Country Club operates as a full-service private club that offers a sophisticated environment where guests can enjoy fine dining, premium beverages, and exclusive social events. This renowned establishment values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. With a strong reputation built on tradition and a passion for hospitality, The Country Club continues to be a leader in the private club sector, emphasizing professionalism, teamwork, and member satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Bartender to join our dynamic Food and Beverage team. This position reports directly to the Beverage Manager and Dining Services Manager and offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, available year-round or seasonally. The role is classified as non-exempt, hourly, with competitive compensation ranging from $25 to $30 per hour.

The Bartender will play a critical role in delivering outstanding beverage services, specializing in the preparation and presentation of wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. Candidates should possess an intermediate knowledge of a wide variety of beverage offerings, including seasonal specialty cocktails and curated wine-by-the-glass selections. The ability to skillfully prepare cocktails with various methods, such as straight up, shaken, stirred, or neat, is essential. Candidates will also have a thorough understanding of the appropriate glassware required for each beverage type, ensuring a superior guest experience.

This role requires exceptional speed and accuracy in beverage preparation, the ability to assist with additional beverage services such as water and coffee, as well as meticulous attention to detail in setting up and breaking down the bar, glassware, and related equipment. The Bartender will be responsible for stocking and restocking liquor, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining accurate inventory records through daily sales entry in the point-of-sale system, and monitoring bar equipment including coolers, glass washers, and soda dispensers.

Customer service excellence is a top priority, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate courteous and polite communication with members and guests, addressing them by name and working collaboratively with all staff members. Additional duties include preparing garnishes and mixers, maintaining cleanliness and organization of all food and beverage storage areas, and completing all closing duties and manager check-outs thoroughly. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, and efficiently operate point-of-sale systems.

The Country Club provides a professional uniform which includes a clean, pressed white dress shirt, black slacks, black belt if applicable, green tie, black apron, black socks or stockings, and black comfortable work shoes. TIPS certification is required for this role, and the successful candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining high-quality service standards. The Country Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.