Bartender

Bartender

Job Title                              Bartender

Level                                     Experienced

Job Location                      Boca Woods Country Club - Boca Raton, FL

Position Type                    Full-Time, Part-Time

Education Level               Undisclosed

Job Shift                              Any

Job Categories                  Hospitality

Position Summary:

The Bartender provides bar service to Club members and guests by ensuring an exceptional experience. They will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. Maintains general standards of stocking glassware, liquor, beer, wine, and miscellaneous bar supplies. The Bartender must have the training and experience necessary to understand and participate in the workings of a bar operation.  Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities:

• Greet members and guests by name whenever possible and be attentive to their needs.
• Exhibits and maintains a professional and upbeat demeanor to reflect a positive and welcoming image of Boca Woods Country Club.
• Inventory processes including requisitions, receiving, moving and stocking product in accordance with First In, First Out (FIFO)
• Inspects bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of bar stock and requisitions liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and other supplies, including glassware, ice, and bar snacks.
• Properly open and pour wine at the table.
• Restock and clean as instructed, including side work for opening and closing of the restaurant.
• Stocks appropriate glassware for all shifts and notifies Lead Bartender of any shortages.
• Keeps glassware polished and clean.
• Prepares garnishes, mixes and pre-mixed drinks.
• Must have knowledge of common mixed drinks, recipes, liquors and wines.
• Measures drinks according to club’s policy.
• Flexibility to work in all areas of Food and Beverage where needed. Ability to bartend all fine dining and special events.
• Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food servers and beverage servers according to the recipes approved by Boca Woods Country Club.
• Rings up checks for drinks served and presents accurate receipts to members and guests.
• Maintains and cleans bar area, counter tops and equipment. Maintains bar sanitation procedures.
• Reports member and guest complaints to a manager as soon as they occur.
• Carefully follows all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and informs manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question.
• Serves drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a server.
• Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
• Communicates with members, coworkers, vendors, and guests in a professional and courteous manner. Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
• Operates, maintains and cleans the Cappuccino and Espresso machine.
• Keep bar lounge neat and always organized including tables, barstools and chairs.
• Daily, verifies that juices and bar trays are fresh.
• Maintains full knowledge of menus and pertinent information such as daily specials.
• Keep silverware roll-ups at the bar in case a member/guest wishes to dine at bar.
• Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure stock in maintained at all times.
• Maintains daily inventory and records indication drinks in the greatest demand.
• Performs bar opening and closing duties including side work to ensure operational efficiency.
• Attends staff meetings including pre-shift meetings as required.
• Reports to work as scheduled, in uniform and ready to work.
• Performs other appropriate duties assigned by the Lead Bartender, F&B Manager, & F&B Director.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be ServSafe and TIPS Certified.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to work and make decisions independently.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and some holidays.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional and positive demeanor.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear, taste or smell.  The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position eligible for full benefit package such as: 

• • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick/Personal Time Off
  •  Holiday Pay

Boca Woods Country Club believes in a culture where the following and practiced and lived by daily.

• Creates a feeling of overall Hospitality, Warmth and Energy through interactions with Members and Staff.
• Responsible for genuine hospitality to all Members and guests, that compliments the service-centric culture of the Club.
• Maintains high visibility, regularly communicating and interfacing with Members, both in person and through structured written communications.
• Is a “Steward of the Brand,” ensuring the intention of the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles for the Club is understood through actions, practices, processes and through discussions.
• Takes a “Coaching and teaching” approach to team member development and directs corrective action procedures as necessary.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, and ensuring proper documentation is completed.
• Focused on continued development of a culture in which all staff are committed creating “wow” moments for Members and guests.
• Works closely with Club partnerships and approved consultants to ensure successful recruitment, retention and performance of the team members who represent the Organization.
• Greets guests and maintains a visible and approachable presence throughout the operation.
• Responds to Member/guest complaints and promptly addresses their concerns.
• Holds and attends regular team meetings for reports, developing alignment across all areas of responsibility.
• As a “Team Player” of Boca Woods Country Club, the Clubhouse Manager must be flexible and is required to perform any job, in whatever capacity, as requested by the General Manager that may be necessary for the smooth operation of Boca Woods Country Club.

Disclosure Statement:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

I have reviewed and understand the responsibilities of this position as listed above. I understand that I will be required to perform the duties listed in the description as part of my permanent job responsibilities and duties. I also understand that this job description is not intended to be an employment contract and that my employer (Boca Woods Country Club) reserves the right to make necessary revisions to the job description at any time without prior notice.  I further understand that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed while in this position. I will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or issue assignments.

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