Bartender (P/T)

Rancho Santa Fe Association; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

401k plan to eligible employees

Sick pay after 90 days of employment

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association seeks a skilled bartender to manage drinks service across the club’s bar, lounge, patio, and at Member events. You will deliver refined, personalized service while upholding the club’s standards and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include crafting cocktails, maintaining the wine/spirits program, checking IDs, and coordinating with servers and kitchen staff for seamless service. Requires 2–3 years in high-volume venues and flexible availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years bartending in upscale settings.
• Current RBS certification and Food Handler card.
• TIPS or equivalent certification preferred.
• 21+ years old and flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages according to Club recipes and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of wine list, spirits, and seasonal offerings to make recommendations.
• Checks IDs and monitors alcohol service per California ABC regulations and Club policy.
• Maintains a clean, organized bar station; performs opening/closing side work and inventory counts.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Beverage knowledge

Education

RBS certification

Food Handler card

TIPS certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the preparation and service of beverages in the Club's bar, lounge, and patio, as well as at Member events. Delivers refined, persoalized service consistent with the standards of a private Member-owned club. Ensures satisfaction of all Members and guests at all times.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and serves classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages according to Club recipes and standards.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the Club's wine list, spirits selection, and seasonal beverage offerings to make informed recommendations to Members and guests.
• Checks identification and monitors alcohol consumption, refusing service responsibly and in compliance with California ABC regulations and Club policy.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar station; completes opening and closing side work, including inventory counts and requisitions.
• Accurately processes Member account charges via the Club's point-of-sale system.
• Builds genuine rapport with Members and their guests, learning names and preferences to deliver consistently personalized service.
• Provides bar service for tournaments, private events, banquets, and Member functions as scheduled.
• Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club's operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different duties; therefore, an essential part of the position will be to help others when the occasion arises.
• Maintains full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Ensures all staff is in proper uniform and meets grooming standards.
• Assists in beverage inventory as needed.
• Coordinates closely with servers, food runners, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless, well-timed service.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2-3 years bartending experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant, hotel, or private club
• Current RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification and Food Handler card, or ability to obtain
• TIPS or equivalent alcohol service certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of classic and craft cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Flexible availability; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

BENEFITS

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• 401k plan to eligible employees
• Sick pay after 90 days of employment

HOURLY RATE

$16.90

All offers are contingent upon a successful background check as well as a drug screening. We follow Federal guidelines related to drug screening results, prior to appointment of position.

Rancho Santa Fe Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

Rancho Santa Fe Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.