Club Bartender

About the Role

Located at Homewood Mountain & Lake Club on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Homewood, California, the Club Bartender – Lake Club will craft and serve exceptional beverages to members and guests, ensuring every visit to the bar is welcoming, efficient, and memorable.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests at the bar, engage in friendly conversation, and set a positive, welcoming tone for their experience.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and efficiently according to club recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the cocktail menu, spirits, wine list, beer selection, and food menu in order to answer questions and make informed recommendations to guests.
• Promptly fulfill beverage orders for servers and the dining room, ensuring drinks are prepared in the proper sequence and delivered to proper presentation standards.
• Suggest signature cocktails, featured wines, appetizers, and desserts to enhance the guest experience and support outlet sales goals.
• Accurately process orders and payments through the POS system, including cash handling, running tabs, and closing out checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service, including glassware, garnishes, ice, mixers, and bar tools.
• Address guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally, escalating to a supervisor or manager when necessary.
• Verify guest IDs, monitor guest alcohol consumption, and adhere to all responsible alcohol service laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, hosts, and fellow bartenders to ensure smooth, coordinated service.
• Assist with bar opening and closing duties, including prepping garnishes and syrups, restocking, inventory counts, and breakdown and sanitation of the bar area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of previous bartending experience in a full-service environment, preferably at a fast-paced, high-end restaurant, club, or resort.
• Solid knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer, with the ability to execute drinks quickly and consistently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and composure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-moving environment with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to step into multiple roles as needed.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt quickly based on business levels.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and maintain a strong work ethic.
• Current Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required based on business demand.
• Ability to stay calm, friendly, and focused during high-volume service periods.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds, such as cases of product and ice.

Benefits

• Full-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt position
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Meals
• Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Pay

The Company’s good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $25‑$30, based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Schedule

Flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required based on business demand.

About Us

Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is a beloved four‑season destination known for its stunning lake