Resort Bartender for Events & Weddings

The Ridge Hotel Lake Geneva; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Employee golf perks

Job summary

The Ridge Hotel Lake Geneva is seeking a friendly and skilled bartender to join our premier front-of-house team across Hunt Club Steakhouse, Turf at the GN Clubhouse, Paloma Cantina, Crafted Italia, and the Deck Bar. You may also serve as Banquet Bartender for weddings and corporate events, bringing enthusiasm and depth of product knowledge to each venue.

Enjoy opportunities to create signature cocktails, suggest wine pairings, and deliver genuine service with etiquette and excellence in a

Qualifications

• Must be age 18, the legal drinking age in Wisconsin.
• Previous bartending/serving experience preferred, as well as knowledge of popular drinks, their recipes, and types of alcoholic beverages.
• Knowledge of how to use bar tools, measure ingredients accurately, and create visually appealing beverages.

Responsibilities

• Know your assigned venue's drink menus inside and out – down to ingredients and origins.
• Greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and create drink recipes.
• Engage with guests and artfully recommend wines, custom crafted cocktails, trendy drink options and other beverages based on customer preferences.
• Provide immediate attention to guests at the bar. Take and execute orders with artistry and showmanship.
• Check Identification to ensure guests are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Handle cash, credit and debit transactions; ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to guests. Balance the register.
• Take pride in our property. Perform set-up, cleaning and closing tasks as part of the venue’s core team.
• Value timely communication by keeping the Restaurant Manager apprised of special requests, special occasions or complaints and taking ownership to ensure that that all are addressed with care.
• Uphold high sanitation and safety standards, maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Bartending

Serving

Wine knowledge

Cash handling

Guest service

Tools

Bar tools

Job description

The Ridge Hotel Lake Geneva is seeking a friendly and skilled bartender to join our premier front-of-house team across Hunt Club Steakhouse, Turf at the GN Clubhouse, Paloma Cantina, Crafted Italia, and the Deck Bar. You may also serve as Banquet Bartender for weddings and corporate events, bringing enthusiasm and depth of product knowledge to each venue.

Enjoy opportunities to create signature cocktails, suggest wine pairings, and deliver genuine service with etiquette and excellence in a