Bartender- Full Time

The Club at Quail Ridge; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quail Ridge is seeking an experienced bartender to join our Food & Beverage team at our private club in Boynton Beach, FL. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits and understands relationship-building with members.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks to Quail Ridge standards, maintaining a polished bar, and providing warm, personalized service throughout shifts, including private events. Flexibility with evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of bartending experience in an upscale restaurant, private club, or luxury hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, polished, and discreet demeanor.
• Ability to multitask during busy service periods.
• Flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Current food safety and responsible alcohol-service certifications preferred by applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional, and personalized service to members and their guests.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages according to Quail Ridge standards.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, portion control, and speed of service.
• Engage with members in a friendly and professional manner while maintaining discretion.
• Learn and remember member preferences whenever possible.
• Anticipate member needs and provide attentive, proactive service.
• Enter and process beverage and food orders using the club's POS system.
• Communicate effectively with servers, culinary team, managers, and other F&B staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and restocking procedures.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or product needs to management.
• Maintain proper glassware, garnishes, mixers, ice, and bar supplies.
• Ensure beverages are presented attractively and served at the appropriate temperature.
• Follow all responsible alcohol-service policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Multitasking

Discretion

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Quail Ridge is a premier private country club committed to providing our members and their guests with exceptional food, beverage, service, and hospitality. Our team takes pride in creating warm, memorable experiences while maintaining the professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail expected in an outstanding private club.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, polished, and personable Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team.

The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits and understands that bartending in a private club is about much more than preparing drinks. Our bartenders build relationships with members, anticipate preferences, maintain a welcoming atmosphere, and consistently deliver professional and personalized service.

The bartender serves as an important ambassador of Quail Ridge and plays a key role in creating an environment where members feel recognized, comfortable, and well cared for.

Key Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Provide warm, professional, and personalized service to members and their guests.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages according to Quail Ridge standards.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, portion control, and speed of service.
• Engage with members in a friendly and professional manner while maintaining appropriate boundaries and discretion.
• Learn and remember member preferences whenever possible.
• Anticipate member needs and provide attentive, proactive service.
• Accurately enter and process beverage and food orders using the club's point-of-sale system.
• Communicate effectively with servers, culinary team members, managers, and other Food & Beverage staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the shift.
• Complete proper opening, closing, cleaning, and restocking procedures.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or product needs to management.
• Maintain proper glassware, garnishes, mixers, ice, and bar supplies.
• Ensure beverages are presented attractively and served at the appropriate temperature.
• Follow all responsible alcohol-service policies and applicable laws.
• Verify identification when required and appropriately address situations involving intoxication.
• Assist with private events, member functions, and special club activities as needed.
• Handle member concerns with professionalism and involve management when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when interacting with members and guests.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of bartending experience in an upscale restaurant, fine dining establishment, private club, luxury hotel, or high-end hospitality environment required.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service.
• Knowledge of classic cocktail preparation and proper bartending techniques.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, polished, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency during busy service periods.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of service.
• Strong knowledge of responsible alcohol service and applicable regulations.
• Ability to develop genuine relationships with members while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Current food safety and responsible alcohol-service certifications preferred or required based on applicable regulations.

What We Value

At Quail Ridge, we believe exceptional beverage service is built on relationships, knowledge, consistency, and attention to detail. We are looking for bartenders who demonstrate:

Hospitality - You genuinely enjoy taking care of people and creating memorable experiences.

Product Knowledge - You understand what you are serving and can confidently make recommendations based on a member's preferences.

Consistency - Every cocktail, glass of wine, and interaction reflects the standards of Quail Ridge.

Recognition - You make an effort to know our members and remember their preferences.

Anticipation - You recognize what a member needs before they have to ask.

Professionalism - You maintain a polished, respectful, and composed presence at all times.

Teamwork - You understand that outstanding service requires strong communication across the entire Food & Beverage team.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal Quail Ridge bartender is a hospitality professional first and a bartender second. You are knowledgeable and confident behind the bar while remaining warm, approachable, and attentive. You know how to engage a member in conversation without allowing the interaction to interfere with service.You understand that our members value recognition and consistency. Whether preparing a member's favorite cocktail, remembering their preferred wine, welcoming a returning guest, or simply creating a comfortable atmosphere at the bar, you take pride in the details.You are also comfortable working in a high-volume environment while maintaining the elevated level of service expected at Quail Ridge.

If you are an experienced bartender who takes pride in exceptional beverage service, enjoys building relationships, and wants to be part of a team committed to elevating the private club experience, we invite you to apply.

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