Bartender

About the role

Join the Lake Geneva area's premier restaurant and events team as a member of our professional front-of-house bartending staff at the multi-award-winning Hunt Club Steakhouse, Turf at the GN Clubhouse, Paloma Cantina alongside GN's putting course, Crafted Italia and the poolside Deck Bar at The Ridge Hotel.

Responsibilities

• Know your assigned venue's drink menus inside and out – down to ingredients and origins.
• Greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and create drink recipes.
• Engage with guests and artfully recommend wines, custom crafted cocktails, trendy drink options and other beverages based on customer preferences.
• Provide immediate attention to guests at the bar. Take and execute orders with artistry and showmanship.
• Check Identification to ensure guests are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Handle cash, credit and debit transactions; ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to guests. Balance the register.
• Take pride in our property. Perform set-up, cleaning and closing tasks as part of the venue’s core team.
• Value timely communication by keeping the Restaurant Manager apprised of special requests, special occasions or complaints and taking ownership to ensure that all are addressed with care.
• Uphold high sanitation and safety standards, maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

• Must be age 18, the legal drinking age in Wisconsin.
• Previous bartending/serving experience preferred, as well as knowledge of popular drinks, their recipes, and types of alcoholic beverages.
• Knowledge of how to use bar tools, measure ingredients accurately, and create visually appealing beverages.
• Attentive and personable demeanor, effective communication skills, and ability to sell/promote featured items.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy periods, managing multiple drink and food orders simultaneously.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays and willingness to work at various resort venues.
• Knowledge of laws related to serving minors, intoxicated individuals, and the responsible service of alcohol.
• May also require Town of Geneva Operator's License, which can be secured upon hire.

Skills

• Highly organized multi-tasker
• Positive, contagious, enthusiastic attitude
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to connect with others
• A genuine service mindset
• Team player
• High regard for workplace safety procedures

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Ability to stand for an entire working shift (8-10hrs), apply caution when around sharp objects, safely navigate wet slippery surfaces, and ability to bend, stand, and stoop for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time/year-round staff, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; pet insurance; and a 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time-off for full- and part-time associates.
• Option for pay-as-you-earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Opportunity to work in a stunning resort setting with access to recreational facilities.
• Encouraging and supportive work environment that values creativity and teamwork.
• Potential for professional growth within a dynamic hospitality organization.
• All seasonal and year-round staff receive benefits including complimentary golf, discounts at our dining facilities and Pro Shop, reduced greens fees for your foursome, special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, fitness center discounts, and more.