Bartender

Discovery Land Company•Austin, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, located outside Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Bartender to join its Food and Beverage Service Department. The Senior Bartender leads the bar staff by example, delivering excellent customer service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of food and beverage pairings, and creating beverages to company standards. The role partners with Food and Beverage Leadership to oversee efficient bar operations and help create the Discovery Land Company experience for members, guests, and employees. The position includes supervising and training bar staff, overseeing bar inventory and supplies, preparing and serving beverages, providing recommendations, processing transactions, and maintaining bar cleanliness and food safety. The Senior Bartender works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and must be able to meet the role’s physical demands. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and long hours may be required due to business demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven leadership skills in Food and Beverage operations at a high-end or luxury resort, restaurant, or private club.
Two to three years of previous bartending experience; experience in a fast-paced luxury restaurant, resort, or private club is preferred.
Knowledge of HACCP and local food safety standards; must possess or be able to obtain a State Food Safety Certificate.
Robust knowledge of wines and beverages.
Passion for liquor-community trends and creativity in developing potential drinks or bar menu items.
Extraordinary attention to detail, quality, and service.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment and remain calm and focused during busy periods.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; stand, walk, and move for more than eight hours; and lift and carry items sometimes weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.
Previous bartending experience in a fast-paced luxury restaurant, resort, or private club.

Responsibilities

Oversee bar staff to ensure exceptional service and communication with members, guests, and team members.
Greet guests and members promptly and politely, anticipate their needs, and respond with urgency.
Partner with Food and Beverage and Culinary Leadership to create beverage pairings and outstanding guest experiences.
Supervise and train bar staff on bar operating procedures, including preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, entering orders into the POS, and bar setup and breakdown.
Oversee bar inventories and supplies, and assist with ordering and stocking as needed.
Prepare craft cocktails, follow recipes for syrups and house-made ingredients, and serve beverages to company standards, including pour ratios.
Demonstrate knowledge of beverages and ingredients and make recommendations based on guest preferences and food pairings, including wine recommendations.
Understand menu items and daily specials, and attend to food allergies and special menu requests.
Enter transactions into the POS, issue accurate checks, and close sales promptly according to policies and procedures.
Maintain clean and organized bar and storage areas; complete daily stocking and opening and closing procedures; monitor perishable items; and follow food safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.