Bartender - Banquets

The Country Club of Fairfax, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Country Club of Fairfax, Inc. is seeking a bartender to join our team. Part-time or full-time roles involve preparing, pouring and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with knowledge of mixology, wine pairings and service.

Responsibilities include greeting members, preparing drinks to standard recipes, handling payments, stocking the bar, and maintaining a clean, compliant bar area in a club environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• One year of bartending experience.
• Alcohol beverage certification.
• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bar setup and stock supplies before opening.
• Greet members and guests; take and serve drink orders.
• Mix and serve beverages according to approved recipes.
• Collect payments and process checks for drinks.
• Maintain bar area; clean equipment and labels.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and club policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Part-time or Full-time

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

• 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, fruits, mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening bar.
• 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.
• Collects checks and payments for drinks served.
• Reports complaints to a manager 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.
• Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.

Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• 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.

Licenses and Special Requirements

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

Physical 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.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.