Bartender

Bluejack; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluejack Ranch is seeking a friendly Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team at our Texas club. You will take and serve drink orders, prepare beverages, and manage POS transactions with accuracy while upholding Bluejack standards and safety guidelines.

We value hospitality, teamwork, and guest-focused service. Weekdays, weekends, and holidays hours apply, with a compensation structure matching an hourly non-exempt position at a private golf resort.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience in a high-end golf/country club or hospitality setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to quality and detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication with guests and team members.
• Service-oriented with professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Take and serve orders accurately and with a positive attitude.
• Prepare drink orders for guests and servers following Bluejack recipes and safety standards.
• Input orders at the point of sale and create a check for each guest.
• Maintain bar setup, stock, and cleanliness according to standards.
• Adhere to liquor laws and grooming standards; ensure safety and hospitality.

Skills

Bartending experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bluejack Ranch is a private residential club for those who want to live in laid back luxury and we are committed to creating exceptional lifestyle experiences one family, one member, one guest, and one employee at a time. If you are as passionate as we are to deliver on that promise, then Bluejack Ranch may just be the place for you! This job description will outline the essential responsibilities to the role. We do work as a team, and as such, you may also be asked to help in other roles or tasks, and it is expected that you are willing to assist.

Department & Department Number: Food & Beverage

Directly Reports To: Food & Beverage Director

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Take and serve orders accurately and with a positive attitude.
• Prepare drink orders for guests and servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by Bluejack Recipes & Standards.
• Inputs orders at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest to maintain accountability of all food, beverage, and miscellaneous items served.
• Maintain a high level of hospitality and professionalism with each team member and guest.
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis according to established Standards.
• Ensure par levels in beverage products and bar supplies are appropriately maintained at all times in all areas of responsibility.
• Adhere to food, health and safety standards.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean, professional, and in accordance with the F&B Grooming Standard.
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality.
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
• Follow & adhere to opening, closing, and requisition procedures developed for the bartender position in Food & Beverage.
• Responsible for maintaining the operation in accordance with all TABC / state and county liquor laws.
• Assist in the supervision of beverage product inventory management and cost control.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Maintain open communication in regards to conflict resolution with co-workers.
• Handle member problems and complaints as professionally as possible or refer to F&B leadership for support.
• Assist with the setup, breakdown and service of all major club functions and events as needed.
• Additional duties as requested by Bluejack leadership.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior Bartending experience in high-end golf/country club or hospitality industry is a plus
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work well independently, attention to quality and detail.
• Enjoy working with Members, guests, and children.
• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION

High School diploma, GED certificate, or relevant work experience.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE AND HOURS

Weekdays, weekends, and Holidays, schedule flexible as business dictates.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

Soliciting gratuities from members or guests is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Gratuities include items such as cash, favors, gifts, tickets to events and other forms of non-financial compensation. Bluejack provides designated bonus opportunities throughout the year to recognize and reward employee contributions.

BLUEJACK APPEARANCE AND GROOMING STANDARDS

The ideal Bluejack candidate embodies our mission and cultural beliefs, demonstrating a genuine passion for hospitality. With authentic, heart-driven service, they help foster an atmosphere where members and guests can relax, recharge, and renew. Candidates should reflect the Bluejack brand in their appearance, behavior, and communication. We value a polished, conservative presentation: natural hair and nail colors, minimal jewelry, closed-toe professional shoes, and no visible tattoos or off-brand logos. Management reserves the right to uphold grooming and uniform standards that align with the club’s expectations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and meet the driver safety policy requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Our property sits on 914 acres and features many indoor and outdoor facilities that make up the work environment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and move around for the entirety or majority of their shift. The employee may be working outside or inside and in different types of weather including excessive heat, cold temperatures, rain and sunshine. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is also regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Likely this role will require the ability to drive a golf cart to transport from one area of the property to another in a safe and secure manner.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.