Private Club Bartender — Craft Cocktails & Member Experience

Cherokee-Town-; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Free meals

Job summary

Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of America's premier private clubs, is seeking Full Time and Part Time Front of House Bartenders to join our Food and Beverage team at the Town Club. You will craft drinks, greet members by name, and keep the bar running smoothly during service.

Join a team that values hospitality, attention to detail, and a polished guest experience. This role offers opportunities for growth within a renowned private club environment.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience, preferably in a private club, hotel, or upscale restaurant.
• Current or ability to obtain food and alcohol service certifications as required by Georgia law.
• Ability to work efficiently during high volume service periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests warmly and create a welcoming bar experience.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, and beer to Club standards.
• Learn and remember member preferences and favorite drinks.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Check identification and monitor alcohol consumption to ensure responsible service.
• Process member charges accurately using the Club's point of sale system.
• Restock and rotate liquor, wine, beer, and bar supplies.
• Follow all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Bartending experience

Private club experience

Classic cocktails knowledge

Customer service

Evenings/weekends

Education

Georgia food & alcohol service certs

Job description

Description

Own the bar. Set the tone. Make every member feel like a regular.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of America's premier private clubs, is seeking Full Time and Part Time Front of House Bartenders to join our Food and Beverage team at the Town Club.

In this role, you'll craft drinks, greet members by name, and keep the bar running smoothly during service. Your skill behind the bar and your warmth with members will directly shape the atmosphere our Club is known for. If you take pride in your craft, know how to read a room, and want to work where hospitality and quality both matter, we'd love to meet you.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

Your Work Sets the Tone — Every night, your energy and skill behind the bar shape how members experience the Club.

More Than Just Pouring Drinks — You'll build relationships with members, learn their preferences, and anticipate what they need before they ask.

Quality Matters Here — At Cherokee, details matter. You'll work with a full bar program and premium spirits in an environment where craft is respected.

Be Part of the Food and Beverage Team — Work alongside servers, managers, and kitchen staff to deliver a seamless member experience.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet members and guests warmly and create a welcoming bar experience.
  Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, and beer to Club standards.
• Learn and remember member preferences and favorite drinks.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Check identification and monitor alcohol consumption to ensure responsible service.
• Process member charges accurately using the Club's point of sale system.
• Restock and rotate liquor, wine, beer, and bar supplies.
• Follow all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Coordinate with servers and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Set up and break down the bar before and after each shift.
• Maintain bar equipment and report any issues to management.
• Assist with special events, private parties, and member functions as needed.
• Uphold the Club's standards for cleanliness, presentation, and service.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous bartending experience, preferably in a private club, hotel, or upscale restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Current or ability to obtain food and alcohol service certifications as required by Georgia law.
• Ability to work efficiently during high volume service periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a polished guest experience.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Dependability, initiative, and a strong commitment to hospitality.

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE

• Experience working in a private club or member based environment.
• Wine, spirits, or mixology certifications.
• Experience working large events or banquet bar service.

YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Working at Cherokee comes with some pretty great extras:

For our Full Time team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 5%
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Holiday Bonus
• Employer-sponsored scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Growth and development opportunities
• Free meals while on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided, based on department and position
• Free employee golf on most Mondays
• Employee recognition and appreciation events
• MARTA commuter discount

For our Part Time team:

• Free meals while on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided, based on department and position
• Free employee golf on most Mondays
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Employee appreciation events
• MARTA commuter discount

THE CHEROKEE DIFFERENCE

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town & Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs.

We're in the happiness business, and creating an exceptional member experience takes more than great service. It takes genuine hospitality and attention to detail at every turn. Our Food and Beverage team plays an important role in making that happen.

Guided by the Cherokee Standard, we look for team members who take pride in their craft, pay attention to the details, and bring a "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude to their work.

If you're an experienced bartender who takes pride in a well made drink, a warm welcome, and a job done right, we want to meet you.

Apply today and bring your craft, hospitality, and attention to detail to the Food and Beverage team at Cherokee Town & Country Club.