On-Call Banquet Bartender

Jonathan Club is an exclusive private, members-only club located on the scenic beaches of Santa Monica. Established as an upscale sanctuary for its members, Jonathan Club offers a blend of luxurious amenities and world-class services designed to create an extraordinary experience. The club features a variety of food and beverage outlets ranging from casual dining spaces to elegant, fine dining options. Members enjoy access to sophisticated meeting rooms, allowing for professional gatherings and social events in a refined environment. Additionally, the club boasts a state-of-the-art athletics facility with wellness programs and spa services, ensuring a focus on health, relaxation, and lifestyle balance for its members.

The Banquet Bartender position at Jonathan Club plays a vital role in maintaining the club's reputation for exceptional service and member satisfaction. This is a non-gratuity-based position with an established flat pay rate of $22.00 per hour and operates under a strict no-tipping policy, emphasizing fairness and professionalism. The Banquet Bartender is responsible for expertly handling all aspects of beverage service during banquet events, which involves detailed knowledge of drink preparation, wine service, and member interaction. This role requires individuals to be adept at taking drink orders, including specific requests like martinis, and to have precise knowledge of ingredient measurements, glassware selection, preparation methods, and garnishing techniques.

Furthermore, proficiency in opening different types of wines, including white, red, and sparkling varieties, is essential for this role. The bartender must also be skilled in suggestive selling, offering food and wine pairing recommendations that enhance the member’s dining experience. Attention to detail in the care of glassware and decanters, as well as wine preservation techniques, ensures the quality and presentation are consistently maintained. A comprehensive understanding of grape varieties, their flavor profiles, and differences enables the bartender to confidently navigate the wine list and assist members with their selections.

At Jonathan Club, values such as Family, Community, Wellness, Respect, and Passion guide every facet of the club’s operations. The Banquet Bartender becomes a key ambassador of these values by creating a welcoming environment that fosters lifelong connections among members. The club is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer, embracing all qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or criminal history in alignment with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative. Through this culture of respect and commitment, Jonathan Club continues to set the benchmark in private club hospitality and service excellence. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a storied institution while growing professionally within a dynamic and supportive team.