Bartender & Server
About The Position
Kiawah River is hiring enthusiastic Bartender & Server team members for the Spring House, a waterfront community amenity on Johns Island. The Spring House features two pools, an outdoor spa, a pool bar, a dining room, event space, and a fitness facility with locker rooms and saunas. The role supports the Spring House’s dining and bar operations, creating an enjoyable guest experience while adapting to the needs of a new and growing facility. Team members welcome guests, help with beverage selections and service, maintain the bar, and contribute to daily opening and closing procedures. Bartenders seeking full-time hours may also perform Hospitality Attendant duties.
Requirements
- Meet the state minimum age to serve alcohol.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a polite, personable demeanor.
- Ability to resolve issues with a customer-focused orientation.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in using technology, including point-of-sale systems, or ability to learn.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing operations, daily needs, and events.
- Team-oriented behavior and willingness to support co-workers.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Participation in annual TIPS and ServSafe training or certification is required; training or certification is provided.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food and beverage service experience is preferred but not required; training is provided for entry-level candidates.
- Applicable hospitality or concierge experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests, determine food and beverage preferences, and make recommendations.
- Coordinate with the manager and provide input on drink menus; inform guests about new beverages and specials.
- Select and mix beverage ingredients, ask about guest preferences, garnish glasses, and serve drinks.
- Check identification to verify that customers meet the legal age to purchase or consume alcohol.
- Maintain a professional appearance and wear a clean, pressed company uniform.
- Assist the manager with inventory and ordering supplies to keep the bar stocked.
- Keep the work environment clean by removing trash, cleaning bar surfaces, and organizing the walk-in cooler and liquor room.
- Follow sanitation, safety, alcohol beverage control, and ServSafe policies to protect guests and the establishment.
- Handle daily bar opening preparations and closing breakdown processes.
- Thank guests for choosing the Spring House and invite them to return.
- Follow company policies and procedures outlined in the company Handbook.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings.
- Coordinate with team members to fulfill shifts when absent, late, or leaving early, and inform managers in advance.
- Suggest improvements to service procedures.
- Assist with training new hires.
- Bartenders seeking full-time hours may perform Hospitality Attendant duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
