Restaurant Bartender

Columbia Country Club•Chevy Chase, MD

26d

About The Position

The Restaurant Bartender mixes, prepares, and serves drinks to members and their guests while following applicable laws and club policies and procedures for alcoholic beverage service. The bartender practices beverage and revenue control, including pouring the correct amount of alcohol into the correct glass, and alerts a manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question. The role includes preparing the bar for opening, checking supplies, maintaining the bar area and equipment, preparing garnishes and mixed or premixed drinks, requesting and stocking supplies, keeping records of liquor, beer, and wine, and conducting monthly inventory. The bartender maintains a clean, professional work environment and ensures equipment and necessary supplies are functioning properly. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive. Requirements may be reasonably modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities, subject to health and safety considerations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
General knowledge of the alcoholic beverages served.
TIPS certification.
Ability to multitask and comprehend multiple orders at a time.
Good communication skills, including understanding and speaking English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly standing, sitting, and lifting or moving items over 25 pounds, and sometimes lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform each essential duty proficiently.

Responsibilities

Mix, prepare, and serve drinks to members and their guests.
Follow laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service; inform a manager when continued service to a member or guest is in question.
Follow beverage and revenue control procedures, including pouring the correct amount of alcohol into the correct glass.
Inspect the bar before opening and ensure adequate supplies are available.
Maintain the bar area and equipment.
Prepare garnishes, mixed drinks, and premixed drinks.
Request additional supplies from a supervisor or manager and stock the bar.
Keep records of liquor, beer, and wine to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Maintain a clean and professional work environment and ensure equipment and necessary supplies are functioning properly.
Conduct monthly inventory.
Work major club events, including Mother's Day, Easter, the Club Fireworks Event, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.