Bartender | Kalamazoo Country Club | PT

About the role

Before training to be a bartender, you will first train 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 stock the bar, complete opening and closing requirements, prepare and serve beverages according to standard recipes, comply with basic safety and sanitation requirements, and have a basic knowledge of the club’s operating systems. You will also have the ability to work small or large events with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mix, prepare, and serve drinks to members and guests according to approved standard recipes.
• Follow set-up procedures and inspect the bar prior to opening to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Request additional supplies as necessary and stock the bar.
• Greet members and guests.
• Report complaints to a manager as they occur.
• Maintain and clean bar area and equipment.
• Maintain records of liquors, beers, and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent health or safety hazards and spoilage.
• Attend staff meetings, including pre-shift (line-up) sessions and training as required.
• Follow all laws and club policies regarding alcoholic beverage service; inform the manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question.
• Serve drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a beverage server.
• Practice beverage and revenue control procedures.
• Thank members and guests and invite them to return.

Requirements

• Bartending experience preferred.
• Respect and support fellow team members.
• Passionate about the guest experience.
• TIPS certifiable.
• Able to perform continuous repetitive motions.
• Able to 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.

Benefits

• 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, and running shoes.
• 10% discount on GHG outlets.
• 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).

Why work with us

• One of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, fun, high-energy, and passionate culinary team.
• Environment that allows you to grow your skills and put your creativity to work.