Bartender, Food & Beverage

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 30 days

Medical, dental and life insurance 60+

PTO 120 hours per year

7 paid holidays annually

Paid Sick Leave for part-time

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf is seeking an experienced bartender for Trilogy Bickford Ranch's The Ridge Wellness Social Club, near Lincoln, California. You will prepare and serve beverages and food to guests at the bar, the restaurant, or the patio, reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of bartending experience in a resort setting, hold a Food Handlers Card and TIPS certification, and can work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• One year bartending experience, preferably in a resort facility.
• Must meet state and federal age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS Certification.
• Strong math and cash handling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide beverages and food to guests at the bar, restaurant, or patio.
• Greet guests with hospitality and upsell when appropriate.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.
• Handle cash and transactions; balance the cash register.
• Maintain bar area cleanliness and inventories.
• Assist in events and banquets as needed.
• Respond to guest questions about resort services.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Trilogy® Bickford: The Ridge Wellness Social Club

Located within the Bickford Master Plan is Trilogy®, a brand-new 55+ community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The upcoming social hub, The Ridge Wellness Social Club, will feature a resort pool, restaurant, and indoor/outdoor venues for socializing, fitness, and more.

Employment Details

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Pay Range: $18 per hour
• Department: Trilogy Bickford Ranch / The Ridge Wellness Social Club
• Location: Located just east of Lincoln in Northern California
• Eligibility: 21 years and older
• 401(k) plan after 30 days of service
• Benefits:
  • Company medical, dental and life insurance after 60 days of full-time employment
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 120 hours per year for full‑time employees
  • 7 paid holidays annually for full‑time employees
  • Paid Sick Leave for part‑time employees in accordance with state guidelines

Position Overview

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food to guests seated at the bar, in the restaurant, or on the patio according to company standards. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality by having a working knowledge of the resort facility and dining area, and responding to guest questions with enthusiasm about other resort services.
• Take a proactive approach to ensure a consistent set of superior standards of food service and quality are meeting or exceeding employee and guest expectations.
• Greet and serve guests in an energetic and friendly fashion; listen to determine beverage preferences and make drink recommendations.
• Check identification to assure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Notice and report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor.
• Meet with staff at all levels to develop a common vision, discuss current needs, and plan for future Food & Beverage functions.
• Respond to incoming food and beverage phone calls.
• Mix drinks and serve wine and beer; take food and beverage orders from guests and/or waiters and waitresses; prepare to-go orders; replenish bar snacks.
• Handle cash and card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to guests; balance the cash register.
• Take inventory and order liquors and supplies, while maintaining quality within proper price points and facility budget.
• Maintain a clean work area; remove trash, wash all glasses and equipment, and clean the bar area according to quality and safety procedures.
• Oversee and assist in all Food & Beverage functions (e.g., corporate parties, weddings).
• Prepare beverages, supplies, and other bar setups for banquets and other functions.
• Attend culinary exhibitions and educational seminars to stay current regarding developments in the Food & Beverage industry, as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Highly customer oriented and responsive with a high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills, including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• One year experience bartending, preferably in a resort facility.
• Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol.
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; must be able to calculate discounts and percentages.
• Ability to contribute to a productive and friendly work environment by maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to speak effectively and present information to another person and in small group situations with guests and team members.
• Ability to provide direction to coworkers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memorandums.
• Must be able to pay attention to details and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

This position typically operates in an indoor restaurant setting but may also require working on a patio or for an outdoor event, with exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally native wildlife. The noise level varies but can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to see, speak, and hear. The position is very active and requires standing and walking for most of a work shift, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Frequent hand washing is required. The employee must speak clearly and understand the speech of another person, sometimes in a noisy atmosphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER