Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations:
Before training to be a bartender we will train you in the areas of Host, Server Assistant, Banquet Server, and Server as you obtain the knowledge necessary to progress and become a bartender at Kalamazoo Country Club. You will be expected to stock the bar and complete opening and closing requirements, prepare and serve beverages according to standard recipes, comply with basic safety and sanitation requirements, have a basic knowledge of clubs operating systems, and have the ability to work small or large events with minimal supervision.
Job Summary:
Prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Requires knowledge of all aspects of mixology including food/wine pairings and wine presentation and service.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
- Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
- Follows set-up procedures.
- Prepares garnishes, fruits mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening bar.
- Greets members and guests.
- Mixes, prepares, and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes.
- Reports complaints to a manager as they occur.
- Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment.
- Maintains records of liquors, beers, and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.
- Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent any health or safety hazards from occurring and takes precautions against possible spoilage.
- Attends staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions and training as required.
- Carefully follows all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and informs the manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question.
- Serves drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a beverage server.
- Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
- Thanks members and guests; invite them to return.