Bartender

Golf Club of the Everglades; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Golf Club of the Everglades in Naples, FL is seeking experienced bartenders to provide exceptional service in the club's restaurants, bars, and events. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, check IDs, and ensure compliance with state and local alcohol laws while maintaining a clean, welcoming bar.

This role requires knowledge of liquors, wines, beers, and signature cocktails, plus strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Alcohol beverage certification and food safety certification required.
• Knowledge of liquors, wines, beers, and cocktail recipes.
• Ability to create signature cocktails.
• Excellent communication skills and a pleasant, engaging personality.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and service etiquette.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests promptly with attentive service.
• Prepare, mix, and serve cocktails, wine, and beer.
• Inspect bar before opening to ensure supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar, glassware, and equipment.
• Operate POS to charge for food and beverages.
• Enforce alcohol laws and verify IDs; monitor overconsumption.
• Assist in training other bartenders; supervise banquet bartenders.
• Stay updated on daily specials and club events.

Skills

Liquor knowledge

Cocktail recipes

Signature cocktails

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Alcohol beverage certification

Food safety certification

High school diploma or GED

Bartending experience (1+ years, preferred)

Job description

Our Bartenders prepare and serve handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer to members and guests in our restaurants, bars, and special events. You’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional service, ensuring compliance with state and local alcohol laws, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and contributing to the warm, welcoming environment that defines the club.

Pay: Hourly + Tips.

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet members and guests promptly, providing attentive service within one minute of arrival.
• Prepare, mix, and serve cocktails, wine, and beer with precision and consistency.
• Inspect the bar before opening to ensure adequate supplies and stock as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar areas, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
• Operate the POS system to accurately charge for food and beverages.
• Enforce alcohol service laws and club policies, check IDs.
• Limit overconsumption by monitoring guests and arranging transportation when needed.
• Create attractive displays of bottles and glassware.
• Slice and prepare garnishes for drinks; prepare small appetizers when requested.
• Assist in training other bartenders in proper mixology and service techniques.
• Supervise banquet bartenders when assigned.
• Stay updated on daily specials, upcoming events, and club announcements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Alcohol beverage certification and food safety certification required.
• Knowledge of liquors, wines, beers, and cocktail recipes (including call, house, and premium brands).
• Ability to create signature cocktails.
• Excellent communication skills and a pleasant, engaging personality.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and service etiquette.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old (21 preferred).
• High school diploma or GED required
• One or more years of bartending experience preferred (country club or hospitality experience preferred).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in varied situations.

About us:

A pure golf experience, the Golf Club of the Everglades is a private, members-only club that is one of the most exclusive and respected in the Naples community, which has one of the highest demands for private clubs in the country. Naples also remains No. 1 in the “Best Places to Live in the United States 2024-2025” rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time. The position may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accommodation Notice:

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.