CAFE BARTENDER

GATE HR•Jacksonville, FL

12d

About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is hiring a full-time Bartender for the Wheelhouse Café, which has a full-service bar and dining room serving the Club’s adult, family, and children’s pool areas. The Bartender provides beverage and dining service to members and their guests by preparing and serving drinks accurately, keeping the bar clean and stocked, anticipating member needs, and contributing to a positive team environment. The role calls for an energetic, dependable, self-motivated person who takes pride in providing an exceptional member experience. The schedule is flexible and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position involves working indoors and outdoors, potentially in seasonal weather, and standing and moving at a quick pace for several hours at a time. The Bartender must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 35 pounds. Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

At least six months of bartending, food and beverage, or private-club service experience.
Previous experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to communicate effectively with members, guests, colleagues, and management.
Working knowledge of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, spirits, classic cocktails, and proper pouring techniques.
Understanding of responsible alcohol service, bar sanitation, glassware, beverage presentation, cash and member-account handling, and appropriate equipment and safety procedures.
Must meet all applicable age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Ability to stand and move at a quick pace for several hours at a time.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a private club, luxury resort, hotel, restaurant, or similar service-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and be prepared for each scheduled shift.
Maintain a professional, welcoming appearance and comply with Club uniform and grooming standards, including wearing a name tag.
Complete opening, closing, and assigned side work thoroughly and on time.
Set up the bar and keep liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and other supplies stocked and organized.
Attend pre-shift meetings about specials, events, service expectations, and other relevant information.
Greet members and guests promptly and provide attentive service.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to Club recipes, presentation standards, and responsible-service guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of beverages, menu offerings, daily specials, and Club events; make recommendations and answer questions accurately and professionally.
Monitor alcohol consumption and follow Club policies and applicable laws for responsible alcohol service, including checking identification when required.
Enter orders accurately into the POS system and process member checks in a timely manner.
Keep the bar clean, sanitary, organized, and stocked throughout the shift; wash and polish glassware and clean bar tools, equipment, counters, coolers, and service areas.
Communicate with servers, kitchen colleagues, Café Captains, and Food and Beverage management to support efficient service.
Close and verify member checks at the end of the shift.
Complete checkout procedures and submit required paperwork to the Café Captain or Food and Beverage Manager.
Promptly report equipment concerns, inventory shortages, member concerns, and safety issues to management.
Assist with dining-room or poolside service when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Café Captain or Food and Beverage Manager.