Lead Bartender Mixologist

Brae Burn Country Club; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

A prestigious country club in New York is seeking an experienced Lead Bartender to provide an exceptional drinking experience for its members and guests. Candidates should have fine dining or hotel experience, T.I.P.S. certification, and the ability to create innovative craft cocktails. The role requires excellent communication skills and a background in hospitality. The position includes training new bartenders and ensuring a clean and sanitary bar environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in a country club or fine dining environment.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the bar area.
• Must stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pleasant drinking experience for members and guests.
• Serve drinks while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
• Train new and existing bartenders.
• Contribute to drink menus based on seasonal needs.
• Coordinate daily supply inventory for the bar.

Skills

Experience in fine dining or hotel

T.I.P.S. certification

Effective communication

Ability to create craft cocktails

Team player

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College degree in hospitality or business

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Club Description:

Brae Burn Country Club is located in the heart of New York's Prestigious Westchester County. Brae Burn has been a cherished part of the community since it's founding in 1964. Today, it's beautifully renovated interiors and elegantly landscaped grounds continue to offer unparalleled grace for private and corporate events as well as a rich array of activities for its members.

POSITION OBJECTIVES: Lead Bartender: We are currently searching for an experienced bartender with Country Club, fine dining and or hotel experience. The ideal candidate brings experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and fresh new ideas. Someone who is comfortable in high pressure situations as well as productive in slower down times. A bartender who is a team player, friendly, courteous, well spoken, creative and attentive to the needs of our membership and guests alike.

Applicants must be 21 years of age to be considered for this position

Provides a pleasant drinking experience to members and guests.

Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area.

Must be T.I.P.S. certified.

Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.

Has the ability to create new an innovative flavor profiles for specialty made craft cocktails.

Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.

Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and for upcoming large scale events.

Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with seasonal needs.

Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing as needed.

Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.

Trains new and existing bartenders, Assists with orienting new employees to their work area

Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

Must stand and walk for long periods of time

High school graduate or equivalent, college degree in hospitality or business preferred

3-5 years experience in a country club, fine dining environment preferred

Must be able to communicate effectively

Beneficial to have basic computer/Jonas knowledge

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment providing courteous service and engaging the guests in conversation