Yacht Club Restaurant Bartender
27 days ago
Grosse Pointe
Job DescriptionSalary: Position Title: Restaurant / Dining Room Bartender Department: Dining Operations Division: Food and Beverage Reports to: Dining Room Supervisor Food and Beverage Director Supervises: None Company Summary: With over a century of rich history, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club stands as a proud symbol of tradition, camaraderie, and a love for life on the water. While honoring our legacy, we also embrace a spirit of innovation driven by a desire to enhance our member experience in every way possible. We seek dedicated individuals who share our passion for hospitality and aspire to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether you're a professional exploring a long-term career, seeking supplemental income, or a local resident looking for a fun summer jobwe invite you to consider charting your course with us. Position Summary: The Restaurant Bartender is responsible for delivering outstanding beverage service to members and guests in our restaurant and lounge settings. This role calls for a passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and a strong foundation in mixology. The Restaurant Bartender plays a key part in creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere, preparing classic and signature cocktails, providing knowledgeable recommendations, and ensuring bar operations run smoothly throughout service hours. Employment Status: Most new and returning employees are hired under a seasonal employment status. Seasonal employees can typically expect a consistent schedule from approximately April to October each year. At the end of each respective season, employees are encouraged to submit requests to transition to either year-round part-time or full-time status. Approval of these requests will be contingent upon the needs of the Club and the employee's performance track record. Qualifications: • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience, • Two or more years of experience preferred, • Ability to work flexible hours, including key holidays, evenings, and weekends, • Demonstrated strong organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Physical capability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting, • Ability to consistently lift over 50 lbs, • Serve as a positive role model by:, • Embodying Club values and high standards that all members and staff are expected to uphold, • Effectively utilizing the various digital platforms used by the Club, • Maintaining a collaborative and friendly demeanor while working to improve the member experience, • Always representing the Club well, • Provide key assistance to the Club by:, • Crafting high-quality beverages with precision and flair, • Managing bar inventory and ensuring a well-stocked and organized bar area, • Setting up and breaking down bar area according to event requirements, • Understanding specific event needs and providing drinks accordingly, • Delivering impeccable bar service with a focus on social engagement, • Monitoring guest alcohol consumption and ensuring responsible service, • Slowing and refusing alcoholic service when necessary, • Seeking to continuously enhance bartending skills and knowledge, • Engaging with members and guests to create a welcoming atmosphere, • Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to:, • Successful alignment with Club values and professional standards, • Exhibiting a collaborative spirit when working with members and staff, • Demonstrating the ability to make appropriate choices, especially in stressful situations, • Maintaining good hygiene and a professional appearance, • All duties as outlined in this position profile