AC Bartender

Schulte Companies • Joshua Tree, CA

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About The Position

AutoCamp is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Bartender to provide beverage service as part of its outdoor hospitality experience. The role involves preparing and serving beverages, assisting guests with menu selections, maintaining knowledge of products and service standards, and ensuring bar and event areas are clean, organized, and ready for guests. The Bartender also completes sales, cash-handling, inventory, and reporting procedures and represents the AutoCamp brand in interactions with guests, partners, and local vendors.

The position requires a passion for hospitality and the outdoors, attentive customer service, accuracy, and the ability to work independently. The employee must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages and must hold a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Regular travel is required.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a bartender.
• Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
• Passion for hospitality and the great outdoors.
• Strong relationship, negotiation, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based applications.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent, attentive customer service and a well-groomed appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of wines, beers, and spirits.
• Knowledge of POS systems.
• Alcohol awareness certification, such as TIPS Training.
• Knowledge of Google Suite products.
• A keen sense of style and appreciation for good design.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies and service procedures, and comply with state liquor regulations, including restrictions on serving minors and intoxicated persons.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the POS system and use it for ordering, payment processing, and check presentation.
• Know beverage brands, wines, menu items, prices, preparation methods, ingredients, quality standards, and presentation requirements.
• Know restaurant and event-space layouts, table and station numbers, capacity, operating hours, setup requirements, and dress code.
• Stay informed about hotel and restaurant services, local attractions, activities, and scheduled group activities.
• Complete assigned side duties, including bar and cocktail-furniture setup and breakdown.
• Count alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the beginning and end of periods covered by Banquet Event Orders, and request supplies from the Supervisor as needed.
• Organize and prepare the bar area before guests arrive.
• Greet guests, describe specials, answer menu questions, suggest beverages, take orders, and use upselling techniques in accordance with service standards.
• Open and serve wines according to department standards.
• Total sales and transactions; complete POS closing reports, report tips, count the bank, and complete cashier reports.
• Secure bar areas and return keys to their assigned location.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, maintain positive guest relations, handle complaints, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas.
• Wash glassware, break down bar furniture and setups, and return clean items to Event Storage in an orderly manner.
• Store deliveries in the proper areas, follow maintenance and cleaning schedules, and document relevant information in the F&B log book.
• Report maintenance needs to a manager or Engineering.
• Attend scheduled meetings and menu and wine tastings, participate in required conference calls, represent AutoCamp with partners and local vendors, and complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, allowing associates to get paid today for work today.
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting day one.
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for eligible associates under the Company's PTO policy.
• Holiday pay.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible work environment and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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