BARTENDER

EL NIGUEL COUNTRY CLUB; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

EL NIGUEL COUNTRY CLUB in Laguna Niguel, CA seeks a full-time bartender to prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

You will greet members, maintain bar stock, follow approved recipes, ensure sanitation, and assist with events as needed while adhering to club policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of bartending experience.
• Alcohol beverage certification and food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes.
• Greet members and guests and provide attentive service.
• Inspect the bar before opening and stock supplies as needed.
• Maintain bar area and equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Record liquor, beer and wine usage to maintain stock levels.
• Assist with training or supervising co-workers as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Bartender Full Time

Reporting & Classification

Reports to: Food & Beverage Managers

Classification: Full‑time, Non‑exempt

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages. Requires knowledge of all aspects of mixology including food/wine pairings and wine presentation and service.

Job Tasks / Duties Regularly Performed

• Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
• Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
• Follows set‑up procedures.
• Prepares garnishes, fruit mixes and pre‑mixed drinks prior to opening bar.
• Operates espresso machine and prepares coffee drinks for members as ordered.
• Greets members and guests.
• Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes.
• Set up portable bar for indoor or outdoor sales, manage cash box and/or tally sheet, clean and store portable bar after use.
• Provide feedback to a manager regarding complaints, comments and special requests as they occur.
• Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment.
• Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.
• Cleans and locks the bar area according to prescribed closing procedures.
• Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated and rotated to prevent any health or safety hazards from occurring, and takes precautions against possible spoilage.
• Attends staff meetings including pre‑shift (line‑up) sessions and training as required.
• 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.
• Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
• Follow all ENCC policies and procedures regarding attendance, timekeeping, dress code and safety.
• Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
• Assist other areas of food and beverage service as needed.
• May be required to train and/or oversee the work of co‑workers.
• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by supervisor.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Alcohol beverage certification.
• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Problem solving.
• Communicating with the public.
• Frequent exposure to hot, sunny, humid, cold or rainy conditions.

Qualifications – Education and/or Experience Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of bartending experience.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Stocks bar and completes other pre‑opening requirements.
• Prepares and serves alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes.
• Skilled at slowing and refusing alcoholic beverage service when necessary.
• Complies with basic safety and sanitation requirements.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of club’s POS system or comparable POS system preferred.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operations, including events and operating hours.
• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Ability to work large or small events with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Cleans bar and completes other pre‑closing requirements.
• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Regular, timely and predictable attendance.
• Paycom competence.