Bartender

Kiawah Island Club; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K with employer contribution

Complimentary golf at two world-class courses

Employee meals

Fitness membership

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Kiawah Island Club is looking for an enthusiastic Bartender for the Marsh House in South Carolina. In this role, you will be an ambassador for our mission, ensuring exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our members.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of bartending experience, a deep knowledge of cocktails, and a commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits, supporting your growth in the hospitality field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a bartender position.
• Open availability and a career mentality.
• Motivation to improve every day.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain member loyalty.
• Produce beverages efficiently during service cycles.
• Provide exceptional hospitality and teamwork.

Skills

Classic and creative cocktail knowledge

Steps of service understanding

Effective communication

Coordination skills

Job description

Kiawah Island Club is seeking a Bartender at the beautiful Marsh House to be an ambassador for our mission: TO BE THE FINEST PRIVATE CLUB IN THE WORLD. A Bartender at Kiawah Island Club will excel at applying empathy to every person so they may create and maintain our members’ loyalty, while ranking their teammate’s needs even higher. A Kiawah Island Club bartender will be an expert at prioritizing to produce efficiency in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, club restaurant.

Service periods will include Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner

Candidate Abilities

• Maintains an understanding of the proper steps of service required of all FOH service positions
• Have a professional knowledge base of classic and creative cocktails
• Can interpret guest’s desires and bring them to life in liquid form
• Maintain mental athleticism for coordination between the cycles of service of those dining at the bar, and producing the beverages needed in other areas of the restaurant
• Have a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
• Menu and beverage knowledge is comprehensive and kept current as menus evolve
• Communicates and listens to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
• Derives pleasure from providing hospitality
• Takes pride in working with a first class team

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Open availability and a career mentality
• Unparalleled motivation to improve every day
• 1-2 years experience in a bartender position

Kiawah Island Club Offers

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team which leads by example
• Excellent compensation
• The best benefits package including health, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, 401K with employer contribution, fitness membership, and many other opportunities
• A work/life balance
• Free parking
• Employee meals
• Complimentary golf at our two world renowned golf courses
• Opportunity to grow in the field of hospitality at the Kiawah Island Club

Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term, and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/Dependent care spending account, Wellness Program, and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year.

KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.