Bartender

Pay: From $19.50 per hour - Bartenders at HGC are paid a generous hourly rate as the primary form of compensation. Staff may receive tips on occasion, but tips are not to be expected in this role.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person West Hartford, CT

Shifts: Shifts are generally either 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - OR -3 p.m. - 8 p.m./ 9 p.m. - OR- 5 p.m. to close - flexibility is a must!

Job description:

Come join The Hartford Golf Club family!

HGC is looking for friendly and enthusiastic bartenders to join our team. Are you someone who will provide an excellent member experience and create classic and innovative drinks which exceed members' needs and expectations? If so, we are interested in hearing from you! Previous Bartending experience is strongly preferred, but we are willing to train. 

If you are interested in working at one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Connecticut, Hartford Golf Club may be the team for you!

The Hartford Golf Club is a private country club located in West Hartford. It is the premier club in the Hartford region offering a rich tradition of sports, fine dining, and family-focused activities. The 30,000 square foot Clubhouse sits on 256 acres of impeccably maintained grounds.

The Club has an extensive selection of world-class facilities for all ages, including a 27-hole golf course, 9 Har Tru tennis courts, 4 international squash courts, 6 outdoor platform tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, 3 pools, 4 lane duckpin bowling alley, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for members
• Interact with members, take orders and serve meals and drinks
• Assess member needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plan and present bar menu
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and ensure an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• LOCKING UP AND ARMING BUILDING for 5 p.m. - close (approximately 11:00 p.m.) shift
• Shifts are generally either 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - OR -3 p.m. - 8 p.m./ 9 p.m. - OR- 5 p.m. to close - flexibility is a must!
• Answering phone and taking to go food orders
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays
• Entering all transactions into POS
• Following opening and closing job duties

Skills

• Previous working experience as a bartender preferred
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Benefits:

• Employee meal discount
• Employee pro shop discount
• College scholarship program
• Potential for Holiday Bonus

Schedule:

We are open 7 days a week to better serve our members, and we schedule our staff based on those needs. Although not expected to work all hours, we need flexibility and wiliness to work as needed on the following days/times:

• Holidays
• Monday to Sunday
• Night shift
• Day shift
• Weekends

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years preferred
• liquor knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bartending: 1 year (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

The Hartford Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. HGC will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.