Bartender

Meadowood Napa Valley•St. Helena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Napa Valley is renowned globally for a lifestyle rooted in agriculture, viticulture, cuisine, and hospitality, with a mild climate and natural beauty. Meadowood's Food and Beverage team is central to the guest experience, setting benchmarks for quality. Leaders are consummate professionals in service, wine, and hospitality, serving as teachers and role models. Meadowood cuisine showcases Napa Valley wines, emphasizing fresh, beautiful, healthy, and delicious dishes inspired by estate-grown and regional ingredients. All F&B staff are professionals, students of wine and hospitality, passionate about learning, and committed to working at the highest level. The Bartender role involves crafting cocktails with precision, creativity, and consistency, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. It requires comprehensive knowledge of spirits, wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages to provide expert recommendations and deliver exceptional customer service. Responsibilities also include managing bar inventory, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing signature cocktails, maintaining bar cleanliness, processing payments, training junior staff, and collaborating with other teams for optimal guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Accomplished, professional Bartender
Ability to bartend in our restaurant Forum, our special events venues and at our pool bars

Nice To Haves

Relais & Chateau and/or Forbes 5-Star experience

Responsibilities

Craft and prepare cocktails with precision, creativity, and consistency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of spirits, wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages to provide expert recommendations to guests
Deliver exceptional customer service and hospitality, creating memorable experiences for all patrons
Manage bar inventory, monitor stock levels, and coordinate ordering with management to ensure optimal product availability
Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations at all times
Develop and present signature cocktails and seasonal beverage menus that reflect the establishment's brand and culinary vision
Maintain impeccable bar presentation, cleanliness, and organization to uphold luxury hospitality standards
Process cash and electronic payments accurately while reconciling bar sales at the end of each shift
Train, mentor, and supervise junior bartending staff to ensure consistent service excellence
Collaborate seamlessly with kitchen, service, and management teams to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency