Bartender - The Greystone

Hay Creek Hotels; Lake Toxaway (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefit package

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Meals Daily

Free Parking

Lodging discounts

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

The Greystone Inn, a charming getaway in Lake Toxaway, NC, seeks a professional Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team. You will greet guests, take orders, mix drinks, and maintain inventory while delivering warm hospitality and safe service.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year bartending experience, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Training for state liquor requirements may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of POS systems preferred.
• 1 year bartending experience in a high-volume setting is preferred.
• Alcohol service training certificate is a plus and training is available.

Responsibilities

• Greet, direct, seat, and take all food and beverage orders.
• Serve guests per company standards and verify age as required.
• Maintain warm, hospitable service and guest comfort.
• Organize and maintain liquor inventory and communicate needs to management.
• Know and suggest wine, beer, and cocktails; make pairing recommendations.

Skills

Customer-focused

Team player

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Bartender

The Greystone Inn, a charming getaway nestled in the heart of Lake Toxaway, NC, is actively searching for a professional, friendly, creative and fast‑paced Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team.

The Greystone Inn is a historic lakeside resort located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Known for its exceptional hospitality, natural beauty, and personalized guest service, the inn offers a unique work environment where you will gain valuable hospitality experience while enjoying the outdoors and the charm of a small mountain community.

Job Summary

• Greet, direct, seat, and take all orders of food or beverage from guests.
• Serve guests in accordance with company standards including verifying age requirements.
• Impart to the customer warmth and graciousness, much as you would give a guest in your own home.
• Organize and maintain consistent liquor inventory. Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.
• Participate in development of and be knowledgeable of all wine, beer and specialty cocktails offered.
• Ability to make pairing suggestions.
• Able to open and serve bottled wine or beer and mixed drinks in accordance with HCH service standards.
• Understand and practice safe serving practices.
• Ability to obtain proper certification for state liquor requirements.
• Complete proper set up for temporary or banquet bars.
• Prepare garnishes and mix drink ingredients prior to shift.
• Adhere to all pouring guidelines and recipes.
• Operate efficiently and calmly throughout peak service times and high‑stress situations.
• Be thoroughly familiar with menu items, promotions offered, and related materials.
• Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.
• Complete designated side work efficiently and thoroughly.
• Use the suggestive selling method for building check averages.
• Obtain settlement from customers, either cash, credit or room charge, and settle bills using the POS system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must feel comfortable with technology. Working knowledge of a Point of Sale system preferred.
• 1 year bartending experience in a high‑volume restaurant, fine dining preferred.
• Alcohol service training certificate a plus, will train if needed.
• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer‑focused attitude.
• Ability to operate smoothly under pressure and stress.
• Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).

Benefits

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness.
• Competitive Salary/Wages.
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews.
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Complimentary Meals Daily.
• Free Parking.
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty‑nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties.
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America).
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property.
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.).
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities.
• Supportive, open‑door policy work environment.
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating.
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'.
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

Hay Creek Hotels is a premier hospitality management company known for operating distinctive independent hotels and lifestyle hospitality concepts across the United States. Our focus is on creating exceptional guest experiences while delivering strong financial performance for our ownership partners.

Keyword: bar, beverage, banquet bar, mixologist