Bartender - 1901 Grille

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: 1901 Sommelier, 1901 Restaurant Manager

Supervises: N/A

Classification: Full-Time/Year-Round

Job Summary (Essential Functions): To consistently achieve first-class beverage experiences with proper mixology techniques and beverage knowledge while providing a high degree of member care and satisfaction. The 1901 Grille is an upscale restaurant with a beverage focus on wine and craft cocktails.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations:

• Oak Hill Country Club's Acorns of Excellence.
• Neatly groomed and dressed in accordance with Oak Hill Country Club's appearance standards.
• Exceptional communication abilities when interacting with associates, guests, clients and internal departments to build relationships.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift that includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and extended shifts if needed. Expected to work 40-60 hours per week throughout the year and additional hours during event weeks.
• All other duties as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Exceptional knowledge of Oak Hill's food and beverage standards and operating procedures.
• Understanding of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Able to prepare and service mixed and craft cocktails consistently.
• Exceptional wine knowledge and can follow proper steps of wine service at a high level. Ability to maintain and service member wine lockers.
• Anticipate member needs, ascertain satisfaction and respond urgently and appropriately to concerns and special requests.
• Basic knowledge of Club's Point of Sales system (Jonas).
• Collaborates with the rest of the beverage team to develop recipes to improve the beverage program.
• Inspects bar prior to each shift for setup, cleanliness, organization, and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure bars are set up, operated efficiently, and broken down properly.
• Prepares garnishes, fruit mixes, and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening the bar.
• Maintain par levels of liquors, wines, beer and other beverages with an effective inventory management system.
• Follow state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages.
• Keep current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation and communicate them to your managers.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings, team meetings, and training.
• Carries out bylaws and policies set by the Board of Directors.
• Any, and all other duties, as assigned by the 1901 Sommelier and 1901 Restaurant Manager.

Experience

• One year of bartending experience required.
• Private club experience preferred.

Education

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

• Food safety certification.
• Alcoholic beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements of the job and to work effectively in an environment that is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have a reliable form of transportation to and from work.

General Information

Scheduled Shifts: Full-time, year-round position. Days and hours are based on club operations and weather conditions. Regularly works 45 hours per week.

Wage: Competitive wage, based on experience