Barback- Grill

Washington Golf and Country Club, Incorporated; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Golf and Country Club, Incorporated is seeking a bartender helper to support the bar team during shifts and ensure smooth service for members and guests.

You will stock the bar, prepare garnishes and drinks, keep the area sanitary, greet guests, and assist with line-up trainings as required. This role requires professionalism, multitasking, and a friendly demeanor in a private club setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience related to duties or similar education/experience accepted.
• Demonstrate professionalism and presentation appropriate for a private club setting.
• Ability to stay organized and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bartender to stock the bar before service (liquor, beer, wine, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and accessories).
• Follow pre-shift procedures and inspect the bar to ensure adequate supplies.
• Prepare garnishes, mixes, and pre-mixed drinks, including slicing, pitting and skewering garnishes.
• Maintain and clean the bar area and equipment to keep a sanitary environment.
• Serve beverages to members and guests in the absence of a bartender as needed.
• Greet members and guests, report issues to a manager, and provide timely service.
• Stock, sort, and organize the bar area; assist during line-ups and trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Bar operations knowledge

Job description

Description

Assist the bartender with all applicable tasks to ensure proper shift preparation and smooth service.

• Support the bartender as necessary to stock the bar in preparation of service, not limited to liquor, beer, wine, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories


• Follow prescribed pre-shift procedures, including the inspection of the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available


• Prepare garnishes, mixes, and pre-mixed drinks, including slicing, pitting and skewering garnishes

Maintain and clean the bar area and equipment to keep a sanitary environment

• Load all returned glassware to the dishwasher, ensuring all glasses are polished before returning to service rotation


• Attend trainings and staff meetings, including pre-shift (line-up) sessions as required


• Maintain knowledge of all drinks, menu items, garnishes, and preparation methods


• Serve N/A beverages to members and guests at the bar in the absence of a bartender as needed


• Satisfy member and guest requests in a timely manner


• Stock, sort, clean, and organize the bar area as requested


• Greet members and guests upon arrival, using proper verbiage and names if applicable


• Report any issues to a manager as soon as they occur


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age


• Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified or any similar combination of education and experience


• Demonstrate a high caliber of professionalism and presentation, commensurate with the expectations of a private club setting


• Ability to demonstrate organization and coordination skills


• Ability to multi-task in a sporadic, fast-paced environment


• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards


• Demonstrated strong oral communication skills to a wide variety of constituents


• Proven record of providing excellent customer service

Desired Qualifications

• 1+ years of server or barbacking experience in upscale or private club settings


• Strong knowledge of overall bar operations


• Excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management


• Comfort working with private membership, serving the same individuals and their families multiple times per week


• Self-starter with the ability to identify a need before being asked


• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs; manual dexterity for drink prep, garnishing, carrying, and bending


• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions and exposure to dust, fumes and gases


• Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery


• Independent mobility

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to perform work without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Washington Golf and Country Club does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington Golf and Country Club is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

At WGCC, our team is the foundation of the member experience. We value professionalism, teamwork, and a service-first mindset, and we take pride in creating a welcoming environment for both our members and our employees.