Private Club Bartender — Elevate Member Experience

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is seeking a full-time Bartender for the Wheelhouse Café, located on the St. Johns River.

You will prepare and serve beverages, maintain a stocked bar, and deliver exceptional member service in a premier private club environment. Responsibilities include taking orders, ringing beverages into the POS, ensuring responsible service, and collaborating with Café Captains and management to exceed member expectations.

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

Bartending experience

POS familiarity

Customer service

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

English literacy

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is seeking a full-time Bartender for the Wheelhouse Café, located on the St. Johns River.

You will prepare and serve beverages, maintain a stocked bar, and deliver exceptional member service in a premier private club environment. Responsibilities include taking orders, ringing beverages into the POS, ensuring responsible service, and collaborating with Café Captains and management to exceed member expectations.