Upscale Private Club Bartender - Craft Cocktails

Rancho Santa Fe Association; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

401k plan

Sick pay

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking an experienced bartender to join its bar, lounge, and patio service, including Member events. Deliver refined, personalized service and ensure guest satisfaction in a private club setting.

Responsibilities include crafting classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining inventory, processing charges, and coordinating with servers and kitchen staff. Must be 21+, 2–3 years upscale bartending, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years bartending experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant, hotel, or private club.
• Current RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification and Food Handler card, or ability to obtain.
• TIPS or equivalent alcohol service certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of classic and craft cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flexible availability; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages according to Club recipes and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of wine list, spirits, and seasonal offerings to recommend to Members and guests.
• Checks identification and monitors alcohol consumption, refusing service responsibly per CA ABC regulations and Club policy.
• Maintains a clean, organized bar station; performs opening/closing side work and inventory counts.
• Processes Member charges via the Club's POS system.
• Builds rapport with Members and guests; learns names and preferences for personalized service.
• Provides bar service for tournaments, private events, and Member functions as scheduled.
• May perform other duties as needed to support operations and teamwork.
• Maintains compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensures staff grooming and uniform standards.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Upscale service

Alcohol certifications

Job description

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking an experienced bartender to join its bar, lounge, and patio service, including Member events. Deliver refined, personalized service and ensure guest satisfaction in a private club setting.

Responsibilities include crafting classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining inventory, processing charges, and coordinating with servers and kitchen staff. Must be 21+, 2–3 years upscale bartending, and certifications.