Bartender

Job Title: Bartender

Location: Hammock Dunes Club

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: Nestled within the serene landscape of Hammock Dunes, our private club is a hub of luxury and relaxation for our esteemed members. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and a refined atmosphere where members can unwind and enjoy the finer things in life. We are currently seeking a skilled and personable Bartender to join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Position & Purpose

Position: Bartender

Job summary: Provide efficient, courteous food and beverage service to club members and guests while maintaining Hammock Dunes Club standards.

Principal objective: Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, food, and related beverages according to approved recipes and procedures; maintain a clean, well-stocked, orderly operation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Opening & setup: Inspect the bar; verify supplies and product quality; set up for reservations and banquet event orders (BEOs); confirm potential business with the kitchen.
• Side work & closing: Complete opening procedures, daily side work, closing, cleanup, sweeping, mopping, and end-of-shift duties.
• Guest service & orders: Provide prompt, courteous attention; follow Club standards; distribute menus; answer questions; recommend items; take member and guest orders.
• Food service: Place kitchen orders with special instructions; assemble trays and collect station items; serve courses; check satisfaction; replenish
• water when permitted by local conservation laws and replenish butter; clear soiled dishes.
• Beverage service: Mix, prepare, and serve drinks to approved Club recipes; serve and recommend wine; suggest and serve dessert, coffee, and after-dinner drinks.
• Dining support: Provide pool service when directed; answer phone calls; transmit messages.
• Checks & payments: Verify prices, state and federal taxes, tips, and charges; present bills; process cash and credit-card transactions per standard operating procedures.
• Cleanliness & equipment: Clean and maintain the bar, equipment, tables, dining room, bus station, wine cellar, and other holding areas.
• Inventory & supplies: Maintain daily inventory and records for liquor, beer, wine, tobacco, sundries, and high-demand drinks; maintain par stock; replace CO2 and syrup as needed.
• Safety & concerns: Immediately report and document hazards, unsafe conditions, practices, and member or guest complaints; never serve alcohol to anyone under 21 or to intoxicated guests or members; notify the manager in such situations.
• Meetings & other duties: Attend pre-meal meetings as requested by the Food and Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, Clubhouse Manager, or Manager on Duty (MOD); perform other directed job-related tasks.

Role Details

Pay rate: $18-$24 per hour.

Reporting relationship: Reports to the Beverage Manager or Manager on Duty (MOD).

Supervisory responsibility: None.

Required Job Knowledge

· Service standards: Courteous, obliging, attentive service to all members and guests.

· Club operations: Hammock Dunes Clubhouse layout, emergency procedures, organizational chart, key personnel, and members.

· Food & beverage: Dining and beverage menus, with basic knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer.

Physical Demands

1. Stooping: Bend downward and forward at the waist.
2. Kneeling: Bend the legs to rest on one or both knees.
3. Crouching: Bend downward and forward using the legs and spine.
4. Reaching: Extend the hand or arm in any direction.
5. Standing: Remain upright, particularly for sustained periods.
6. Walking: Move about on foot to accomplish tasks, including over long distances.
7. Pushing: Use the upper extremities to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in sustained motion.
8. Grasping: Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Lifting: Raise objects or move them horizontally; must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and enthusiasm for working in a private club environment. Please send your application to hr@hammockdunesclub.com or apply through our website.