Gazebo Server $18/HR or Bartender $20/HR (Seasonal)

The Gazebo, a coastal bliss, is the much-anticipated destination for our members to enjoy the essence of summer serenity. Nestled along the oceanfront pool and beach, this outdoor sanctuary invites patrons to enjoy an assortment of summer libations, including refreshing cocktails and culinary delights. Whether it's lounging with friends or savoring solitude by the sea, the Gazebo serves as an idyllic setting to dine out while soaking in the tranquil seaside atmosphere.

The Server/Bartender at the Gazebo is an essential part of the food and beverage (F&B) team who serves as the face of customer service to our members and guests during the beach/pool season. This is a professional role who works collaboratively with the F&B team to create a positive, fun, and casual dining experience for our members and guests. We hope you take this wonderful opportunity to work in an environment like no other—one that comes with a spectacular view next to the ocean.

To be successful in this role, please read the following job summary. While we do require some experience or qualifications to be considered for this position, we are willing to train the right person as long as one comes with the willingness to learn and instills the passionate drive to deliver hospitality aligning with our culture.

Working at DeBordieu Club is a unique work environment where one can gain valuable experience and skills from one of the most reputable and prestigious employers in Georgetown, South Carolina. It is the place to build meaningful and lasting connections with our members alongside networking with our work community filled with newfound and potential friendships, colleagues, leaders, and mentors.

We also offer awesome benefits and perks for our seasonal staff including complimentary employee meals, employee parking, occasional golf and tennis privileges, employee parties, discounts, recognition incentives, and more!

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Promotes DeBordieu Club’s legacy of warm genuine hospitality while upholding and ensuring compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Communication, Community, Trust, Teamwork, Passion).
• Delivers hospitable and stellar customer service.
• Works well with others and is capable of being a team player.
• Positive attitude that is accompanied with polite and respectful demeanor.
• Possesses strong verbal communication and listening skills needed to take and relay orders accurately and efficiently.
• Handles member-signed transactions.
• Utilizes POS system operations for taking orders.
• Follows and understands all club guidelines pertaining to table setting, order taking, and sequence of service.
• Knowledge of wines and spirits along with the passion for continuous learning.
• Demonstrates problem-solving abilities.
• Adheres and upholds hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Works in an environment that is fast-paced and high in demand and acquires a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable with communicating and accommodating requests in an engaging and positive manner with members and their guests to ensure dining satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides food and beverage service to club members and guests.
• Vibrantly greets and acknowledges every member and guest in a friendly and timely manner that is warm and welcoming.
• Accurately takes and processes orders from members using a POS system.
• Communicates all orders per DeBordieu procedure to ensure kitchen staff are aware of special accommodations (e.g., food allergy) when needed.
• Answers questions about the menu and offers suggestions and/or substitutions.
• Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.
• Able to describe the selection of food and beverage menu items to guests.
• Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
• Completes opening and closing duties and side work.
• Maintains safe work habits and work environment.
• Attends pre-shift: and designated staff meetings as well as training sessions.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by management.
• Maintains high standard of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing proper and complete uniform and name tag.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Special Requirements

• High School/GED
• Minimum of one year work experience serving/bartending in a restaurant or food establishment.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.
• Must be at least 18 to serve or 21 to tend the bar.
• Alcoholic beverage certification is a plus.
• Food safety certification is a plus.
• Country Club or Golf Club experience is a plus but not required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• CPR/AED and/or First Aid Certification a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walks, climbs stairs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, stretches and twists or reaches.
• Carries and balances a tray to get food to the designated table.
• Pushes, pulls or lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Works in a hot, humid and noisy environment.

PT/FT Hourly, nonexempt, seasonal

Starting at $18-$20/HR

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This role may perform other related duties and tasks necessary to meet the standards and quality of service at DeBordieu Club, Inc.