Lead Bartender - Year-Round - Drummond Island Resort

hiscorp; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tips potential

Flexible schedules (FT/PT)

Employee dining and lodging discounts

Golf and recreational privileges

401(k) with company match

Earned Sick Time

Potential year-round employment

Job summary

Pins Bar & Grill at Drummond Island Resort is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced setting. You’ll craft cocktails, manage beverage service, and engage guests with local flair.

Join a supportive team at one of Northern Michigan’s premier resort destinations, with opportunities for year-round employment and flexible scheduling. Prioritize guest experience and promote resort amenities.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in a high-volume setting is preferred.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills are required.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with ability to build rapport with guests.
• Ability to remain calm and organized during busy service periods.
• Experience with Point-of-Sale systems is preferred.
• Current ServSafe Alcohol Certification preferred (or ability to obtain on hire).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with hospitality and provide prompt, attentive service throughout their visit.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes, presentation standards, and responsible service requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings and promotions; make recommendations to boost sales.
• Serve as bar lead during shifts, coordinate priorities, and assist guests and staff.
• Keep bar clean, stocked, and organized; manage supplies and inventory.
• Assist with beverage ordering, inventory counts, and minimizing waste.
• Develop new cocktails and seasonal offerings to complement the menu and events.
• Collaborate on beverage promotions and resort events to grow beverage sales.

Skills

Bartending experience

Beer, wine, spirits knowledge

Guest service excellence

Friendly, outgoing personality

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

POS experience

ServSafe Alcohol Certification

Education

ServSafe Alcohol Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Pins Bar & Grill – Drummond Island Resort
Reports To: Food & Beverage Supervisor / Manager

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time | Seasonal (Potential Year-Round Opportunities)

Job Summary

Join the team at Pins Bar & Grill, one of Drummond Island's busiest and most popular gathering places. More than just a bartender, you'll be part ambassador for the Resort—creating memorable experiences for local residents, island visitors, golfers, and vacationing families.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced bartender who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on guest interaction, and takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. Strong performers have the opportunity to earn an excellent income while working alongside an experienced and supportive team at one of Northern Michigan's most distinctive resort destinations.

If you're passionate about craft cocktails, local hospitality, and creating an atmosphere guests want to return to, we'd love to meet you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with genuine hospitality, create an inviting atmosphere, and provide prompt, attentive service throughout their visit.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes, presentation standards, portioning, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, food offerings, and current promotions; make recommendations that enhance the guest experience and increase sales.
• Serve as a point person for the bar during assigned shifts, helping coordinate priorities, support fellow associates, and address routine operational or guest-service issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, and efficient bar operation, including coolers, storage areas, liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
• Assist management with beverage ordering, inventory counts, par levels, product needs, and inventory control while helping minimize shortages, waste, and overstock.
• Help develop new cocktails, seasonal beverages, drink features, and specialty offerings that complement the Pins menu, Resort events, and changing seasons.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership on beverage promotions, happy hours, game-day specials, themed offerings, and other ideas designed to grow beverage sales, enhance the guest experience, and keep Pins fresh and relevant for local residents and Resort guests.
• Help ensure consistency among bartenders in drink preparation, recipes, presentation, bar organization, opening and closing procedures, and overall service standards.
• Assist with training and onboarding bartenders and service associates on beverage preparation, POS procedures, bar operations, guest-service expectations, and responsible alcohol service.
• Process food and beverage orders accurately through the Point-of-Sale system and perform cash-handling, opening, closing, and related operating procedures accurately.
• Work closely with servers, culinary associates, and management to ensure smooth service, and assist with Resort events, tournaments, weddings, banquets, and other functions as needed.
• Promote Resort amenities, dining, golf, recreation, events, and upcoming activities when appropriate, and professionally address guest concerns or …
• Assist with special events, banquets, tournaments, weddings, and Resort functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant, resort, or bar preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and classic cocktails.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to build rapport with guests.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional during busy service periods.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills.
• Experience with Point-of-Sale systems preferred.
• Current ServSafe Alcohol Certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach, bend, stoop, and carry supplies throughout the shift.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Drummond Island Resort?

At Drummond Island Resort, hospitality is more than a job - it's an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences in one of Michigan's most beautiful destinations.

Our bartenders enjoy:

• Competitive earning potential, including tips.
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules.
• Employee dining and lodging discounts.
• Golf and recreational privileges.
• 401(k) with company match (based on eligibility).
• Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility).
• Potential year-round employment