Lead Bartender, Food & Beverage

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan after 30 days

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf's Ridge Wellness Social Club in Lincoln, California seeks a Lead Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service at the bar, restaurant, and patio. You will lead shifts, train staff, and ensure guest satisfaction in a dynamic resort setting.

Responsibilities include creating a welcoming atmosphere, recommending drinks, managing cash, inventory, and coordinating banquets and events, with a focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• One year bartending experience, preferably in a resort facility.
• Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol.
• Current Food Handlers Card, Bartender’s License, and TIPS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide hospitality with knowledge of the resort and dining areas.
• Greet guests, take orders, and make beverage recommendations with enthusiasm.
• Mix drinks, serve wine/beer, and handle to-go orders while maintaining quality.
• Balance cash transactions and manage the cash register accurately.
• Oversee bar setups, inventories, and assist in banquets and events.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Food Handlers Card

Bartender’s License

TIPS Certification

Job description

Trilogy Bickford Ranch – Trilogy® Bickford: The Ridge Wellness Social Club

Located within the Bickford Master Plan, the Ridge Wellness Social Club is a resort club perched high on a ridge offering stunning views, a resort pool, a restaurant, and indoor and outdoor venues for socializing, fitness, and more.

Location

Located just east of Lincoln in Northern California.

Employment Status

Full Time

Pay

$20 per hour.

Benefits

• Working 30 hours or more per week qualifies for medical, dental, and life insurance plans effective the first day of the month following 60 days of full‑time employment.
• Full‑time team members accrue Paid Time Off at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full‑time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part‑time team members accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

Position Overview

The Lead Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food to guests seated at the bar, in the restaurant, or on the patio according to company standards, and is responsible for leadership roles as requested by the Food & Beverage Manager and/or Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. 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 be able to respond to guest questions and speak 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 the 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 (i.e., corporate parties, weddings).
• Prepare beverages, supplies, and other bar setups for banquets and other functions.
• Train staff about current liquor laws and statutes and facility procedures to ensure minors are not served alcoholic beverages on licensed premises and there is an understanding of the policies surrounding intoxification.
• Oversee the timing for the end of employee shifts and sign out employees.
• 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

• Must be 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.
• Must be a 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, Bartender’s License, 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 be required to work on a patio or for an outdoor event with exposure to weather conditions and occasionally native wildlife. Noise levels may be high.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, speak, and hear. This position is very active and requires standing and walking for most of the 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.

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