Estate Bartender

Meadowood Napa Valley•Saint Helena, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estate Bartender is a hybrid role preparing and serving beverages across multiple outlets, including Terrace Café, Forum, and Banquets. The role requires adaptability, strong technical skill, and thoughtful beverage service that elevates the guest experience, from relaxed poolside cocktails to refined wine and spirit offerings in a fine dining environment. The Estate Bartender acts as both craftsperson and host, reflecting Meadowood’s commitment to excellence and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The position includes guest engagement and recommendations; preparation and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; bar setup, breakdown, stocking, and inventory support; payment processing; and collaboration with service, kitchen, and banquet teams. The bartender must uphold Meadowood policies, responsible alcohol service, safety, sanitation, and presentation standards while adapting service across outlets and events. The role requires 2–5 years of bartending experience. Fine dining, luxury hospitality, or high-end bar experience is preferred, and banquet or event bartending experience is a plus. The schedule is flexible and includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with work across outlets based on business needs. Compensation is $18.50 per hour plus tips and service charge; final compensation depends on experience, education, and other job-related qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum 2–5 years of bartending experience.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits, and beverage service techniques.
Ability to adapt service style across multiple outlets and guest experiences.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to confidently engage guests and educate them about beverage offerings.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse team members across departments and roles.
Familiarity with POS systems.
Strong cash-handling and basic math skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry bar supplies up to 25 lbs.
Frequent bending, reaching, and movement during service.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and across multiple outlets as needed.
Ability to obtain TIPS Certification and California Food Handler Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or high-end bar programs.
Banquet or event bartending experience.
Knowledge of Napa Valley wines and local offerings.
Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming bar environment.
Engage with guests professionally and knowledgeably, recommend beverage offerings, anticipate preferences, personalize service, and handle special requests or concerns.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Meadowood standards across Terrace Café/Pool, Forum, and Banquets.
Maintain knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, Napa Valley wines, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic pairings.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality presentation of beverages.
Set up and break down bar areas for service and events; maintain clean, organized, and stocked stations.
Monitor inventory and communicate needs to leadership; follow storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
Process orders and payments accurately using POS systems; assist with glassware polishing and service readiness.
Coordinate with servers, captains, and kitchen staff to support seamless service.
Support banquet and event execution, including bar setup and breakdown, and assist teammates during service.
Participate in pre-service meetings and ongoing training.
Follow Meadowood policies and California liquor laws; monitor guest alcohol consumption and practice responsible alcohol service.
Follow safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures; protect company property and minimize waste and breakage.
Maintain a polished professional appearance and embody Meadowood’s values and service standards.