Bartender

Founded in 1921, Barrington Hills Country Club is an exclusive, member-owned private club with a rich history in the community of Barrington, IL. We are committed to providing our members with the best experience, whether it be sports, recreational or social, we always strive to provide the highest quality.

JOB TITLE: Bartender

Related Titles: Banquet Bartender

Reports to: Clubhouse Manager, Dining Room Manager

Pay Rate: $18-$20 per hour / based on experience

Position Summary

Provides beverage service to club members and guests. Assists in monitoring inventory levels behind bar. Assists with club events.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers and promotes prompt, courteous and friendly service to all members, guests and employees.
• Performs daily member check reconciliation.
• Completes opening duties and side work.
• Ensures adequate supplies are ready for bar operations.
• Follows set-up procedures.
• Prepares garnishes for mixed drinks.
• Greets guests and members.
• Mixes, prepares, and serves drinks according to recipes to ensure proper wine and liquor pours for proper Cost of Goods Sold.
• Reviews all member checks for accuracy and presents them in a timely manner.
• Reports all complaints to the manager as soon as they occur.
• Maintains and cleans equipment.
• Checks to be sure par stock is ready before opening of shift.
• Cleans up and locks-up according to prescribed procedures.
• Serves food to members and guests at the bar.
• Keeps accurate monthly inventory of all glassware, with reports of breakage that may have occurred.
• Keeps an accurate count on all lost drinks and breakage of any liquor bottles.
• Trains new staff members.

*The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. The Club is open to serve its members on all major holidays excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All employees are expected to work on these holidays.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please speak to your supervisor or contact the Resources Department if you feel that you require an accommodation.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Training

High School Diploma required. Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages (varies by state). Must obtain any required local and state licenses or certifications.

Experience/Background/Knowledge

Prior bartending experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge of dining room operations preferred.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to perform basic math computations. Must speak English.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.