Private-Club Bartender: Cocktails & Member Experience

Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL, invites you to join as a full-time Bartender at the Wheelhouse Café, a full-service bar and dining room serving our members across pool areas.

You will deliver exceptional beverage and dining service, prepare and serve according to recipes, maintain a stocked bar, greet members by name, and collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure a top-tier experience.

Qualifications

• At least six months of bartending, food and beverage, or private-club service experience required.
• Previous experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system required.
• Experience in a private club, luxury resort, hotel, restaurant, or similar service-focused environment preferred.
• Must meet all applicable age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time, consistently, and be prepared for each scheduled shift.
• Work a flexible full-time schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming appearance and comply with all Club uniform and grooming standards, including wearing a name tag.
• Complete all opening, closing, and assigned side work thoroughly and on time.
• Set up the bar before service, ensuring that liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and supplies are properly stocked and organized.
• Attend pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, events, service expectations, and other relevant information.
• Greet members and their guests immediately with a smile and provide prompt, attentive service.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to Club recipes, presentation standards, and responsible-service guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of available beverages, menu offerings, daily specials, and Club events.
• Make beverage recommendations and answer member and guest questions accurately and professionally.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and follow all Club policies and applicable laws regarding responsible alcohol service.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and process member checks in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout each shift.
• Wash and polish glassware and properly clean bar tools, equipment, counters, coolers, and service areas.
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen colleagues, Café Captains, and Food and Beverage management to ensure efficient service.
• Check identification when required and follow all applicable alcohol-service regulations.
• Close and verify all member checks at the end of the shift.
• Complete checkout procedures and submit required paperwork to the Café Captain or Food and Beverage Manager.
• Report equipment concerns, inventory shortages, member concerns, or safety issues promptly to management.
• Assist with dining-room or poolside service when needed to support an exceptional member experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Café Captain or Food and Beverage Manager.

Skills

Energetic

Dependable

Self-motivated

Customer service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL, invites you to join as a full-time Bartender at the Wheelhouse Café, a full-service bar and dining room serving our members across pool areas.

You will deliver exceptional beverage and dining service, prepare and serve according to recipes, maintain a stocked bar, greet members by name, and collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure a top-tier experience.