Bartender, Food & Beverage

Part-time position at Trilogy® at Verde River™: Verde River Golf & Social Club in Rio Verde, 20 minutes north of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pay

$12.15 per hour + gratuities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for new hourly full-time team members (30+ hours/week) after 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-time team members accrue 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.
• Full-time team members receive 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-time team members accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21+ are eligible for the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

About the Role

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food to guests at the bar, restaurant, or patio, ensuring company standards are met. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality by answering guest questions and promoting resort services.
• Maintain superior food service and quality standards to meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Greet and serve guests energetically, determine beverage preferences, and make recommendations.
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal alcohol service.
• Report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor.
• Collaborate with staff to develop a shared vision and plan for Food & Beverage functions.
• Handle incoming food and beverage phone calls.
• Mix drinks, serve wine and beer, take orders, prepare to-go orders, and replenish bar snacks.
• Process cash and card transactions, ensure accuracy, and balance the cash register.
• Take inventory, order supplies, and maintain budgetary quality and price standards.
• Maintain a clean work area, including washing glasses, equipment, and the bar area.
• Assist with Food & Beverage functions such as corporate parties and weddings.
• Prepare beverages, supplies, and setups for banquets and other events.
• Attend industry seminars and exhibitions to stay updated on Food & Beverage trends.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• One year of bartending experience, preferably in a resort facility.
• Must meet state and federal minimum age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating discounts and percentages.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests and team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Personal Attributes

• Highly customer-oriented with a strong need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong team-building and leadership skills.
• Must embody BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, and Competitive Spirit.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an indoor restaurant setting but may also work on patios or at outdoor events, with exposure to weather conditions and occasional native wildlife. The noise level varies and can be loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, speak, and hear, sometimes in noisy environments.
• Active role involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for most of a work shift.
• Frequent hand washing is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and understand others in varying conditions.