About the Role
Description:
Founded in 1894, The Washington Golf & Country Club (WGCC) is one of the nation's most distinguished private clubs, celebrated for its traditiion of excellence, refined atmosphere, and outstanding member service. With panoramic views of the D.C. skyline and a legacy of hospitality spanning more than a century, WGCC offers an extraordinary member and guest experience. We are hiring full-time and part-time Bartenders to join our team! If you bring energy, a strong hospitality mindset, and a passion for creating memorable member experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Bartender at Washington Golf and Country Club, you will be responsible to set up and prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Responsibilities:
Inspect the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available
Acquire/stock additional supplies as necessary, ensuring proper par levels for all items including beer, wine, liquor, paper products (cups, lids, napkins, etc), as well as mixers and garnishes.
Follow set up procedures
Prepare garnishes, mixes, and pre-mixed drinks
Greet members and guests
Mix, prepare and serve drinks to members and guests and mix and prepare drinks ordered by servers according to the recipes approved by the Manager
Ring in beverages through POS, ensuring accuracy and getting signatures on receipts when applicable
Report complaints to a manager as soon as they occur
Maintain and clean bar area and equipment and take out trash/recycles
Adhere to all closing duties & procedures, including securing product, cleaning the space, and locking the bar
Attend staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions as required
Serve drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a server. Thanking members and guests and inviting them to return
Continually practice beverage and revenue control procedures
Carefully follow all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and inform manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question
Regularly inspect all front- and back-of-the-house service areas and equipment to ensure that sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance, and other standards of the department are met
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
21+ Years of Age (Due to State Resrictions)
HS Diploma or GED
Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Or any similar combination of education and experience
Demonstrated polished, professional appearance and presentation
Experience providing excellent customer service
Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and ability to multi-task in a sporadic, fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
Strong reasoning ability and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents
Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist, crawl, climb, clean, and lift up to 40 pounds
Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions and exposure to dust, fumes and gases
Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery
Independent mobility
Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Why Washington Golf and Country Club?
Supportive team culture and professional environment
Flexible scheduling options
Competitive pay and opportunities to grow within the Club
Competitive Benefits for Full-time employees
401(k) participation eligibility with a Company match after 6 months