Bartender - Part-time

BARTENDER At Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, employees are our priority! We are a TEAM! Your hard work is more than just a job, it’s a career opportunity. It’s a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality. We make people feel good and feel alive through our shared values of Passion, Empowerment and Community. If this sounds like you, and you're looking for a fun and fast paced work environment, come join us! The bartender creates a variety of drinks and also demonstrates a passion for mixology by creating unique cocktails and experiences for our members. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with members and guests in an engaging manner. Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages and trending cocktails. Reports to: Dining Room Manager Food & Beverage Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate suppliers are available. • Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar. • Follows set-up procedures. • Prepares garnishes, fruits mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening bar. • Greets members and guests. • Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes. • Collects checks and payments for drinks served. • Reports complaints to a manager as they occur. • Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment. • Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times. • Cleans and locks the bar area according to prescribed closing procedures. • Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated and rotated to prevent any health or safety hazards from occurring, and takes precautions against possible spoilage. • Attends staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions and training as required. • Carefully follows all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and informs manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question. • Serves drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a beverage server. • Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures. • Thanks members and guests; invites them to return. • Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by supervisor. Licenses and Special Requirements • Alcohol beverage certification • Food safety certification • Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages Knowledge/Experience • Two years of full-service bartending experience preferred • Working knowledge of wine, beer, spirits and tending bar, with the ability to learn and follow recipes. • Stocks bar and completes other pre-opening requirements • Skilled at slowing and refusing alcoholic beverage service when necessary. • Complies with basic safety and sanitation requirements. • Basic knowledge of club’s POS system or comparable POS system preferred. • Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operations, including events and operating hours. • Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). • Ability to work large or small events with minimal supervision and in a team environment. • Cleans bar and completes other pre-closing requirements. • Assures that all state and local laws club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed. • Good organizational skills • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. Physical • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. • Continuous repetitive motions. • Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment. Hours and Compensation • Compensation: $26.00 per hour + House Service Charge Distribution Plan • This is an hourly non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime • Part-time and full-time positions available • Must be available for different types of shifts including Holidays, nights, and weekends • Benefits include: • Part-time: Sick Time and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Full-time: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits at the Employee Level are covered for our full-time employees in addition to PTO, Sick Time, Life Insurance, and the EAP. • Lunches provided 6 days a week • Our golf course is open for staff to enjoy on Monday’s Location: Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club 3000 Alexis Drive Palo Alto, CA 94304 We look forward to having you join our Team! Equal Opportunity Employer: Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAHGCC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. PAHGCC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.