Bartender

Destination Geneva National • Lake Geneva, WI

88d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the front-of-house bartending team at Destination Geneva National and serve guests at venues including Hunt Club Steakhouse, Turf at the GN Clubhouse, Paloma Cantina, Crafted Italia, and the poolside Deck Bar at The Ridge Hotel. The role may also include banquet bartending at Geneva National and The Ridge for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Bartenders are expected to know their venue’s drink menus and provide genuine, enthusiastic service with etiquette and excellence.

This position involves greeting guests, learning their preferences, recommending and preparing beverages, taking and executing orders, checking identification, processing payments, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Bartenders also complete venue setup, cleaning, and closing tasks and communicate guest requests, special occasions, and complaints to the Restaurant Manager.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of bar tools, accurate ingredient measurement, and preparation of visually appealing beverages.
• Attentive and personable demeanor, effective communication skills, and ability to sell or promote featured items.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy periods while managing multiple drink and food orders.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays, and willingness to work at different resort venues.
• Knowledge of laws concerning service to minors and intoxicated individuals and responsible alcohol service.
• May need a Town of Geneva Operator’s License, which can be obtained upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending or serving experience.
• Knowledge of popular drinks, recipes, and types of alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Know the assigned venue’s drink menus, including ingredients and origins.
• Greet customers, learn their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and create drink recipes.
• Recommend wines, custom cocktails, trendy drinks, and other beverages based on guest preferences.
• Provide prompt attention to bar guests and 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, return correct change, and balance the register.
• Perform venue setup, cleaning, and closing tasks.
• Keep the Restaurant Manager informed about special requests, special occasions, and complaints, and help ensure they are addressed.
• Uphold sanitation and safety standards and maintain a clean work area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, year-round staff, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, pet insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off for full- and part-time associates.
• Option to use pay-as-you-earn through Dayforce Wallet.
• Access to recreational facilities in a resort setting.
• Supportive work environment that values creativity and teamwork.
• Potential for professional growth within a hospitality organization.
• Complimentary golf, dining and Pro Shop discounts, reduced greens fees for a foursome, special hotel rates for friends and family, monthly associate golf tournaments, and fitness center discounts for seasonal and year-round staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed