A Look Into Working at Kalamazoo Country Club

Working at Kalamazoo Country Club offers a blend of tradition and community engagement. Employees are part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch experiences, whether through championship-grade golf, fine dining, or hosting events. The club values excellence, family, and creating memorable moments for members and guests. You will benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes quality service and professional growth. With unrivaled benefits and opportunities to interact with club members and across departments, it is a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding place to work.

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. 

Overview

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Mix, prepare, and serve drinks to members and guests and mix and prepare drinks ordered by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes.
• Follow set-up procedures and inspect the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
• Request additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
• Follow set-up procedures.
• Greet members and guests.
• Report complaints to a manager as they occur.
• Maintain and cleans bar area and equipment.
• Maintain records of liquors, beers, and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.
• Ensure 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 practice beverage and revenue control procedures.
• Thank members and guests; invite them to return.

What You Need for this Position

• Bartending experience preferred

• Respect and support fellow team members
• Passionate about the guest experience
• TIPS certifiable
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in a hot, humid and noisy environment.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours or more
• Able to stoop and bend
• Occasionally able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to safely work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
• Able to comply with safety and health code standards
• Able to handle responsibilities that require repetitive motion tasks

What’s in it for You

• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
• Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Shift meal provided per day
• Discounted hotel rates at Radisson Hotel Group branded properties worldwide
• Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
• Medical/Dental/Vision  (Full-Time option)

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

• We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for!
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse culinary team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate about food.
• You will grow your skills and experience in an environment that allows you to put your creativity to work.