Poolside Bartender

Poolside Bartender

Red Ledges is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Poolside Bartender. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to our members and their guests. The Poolside Bartender is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service to Red Ledges members and their guests at the pool and upper lounge areas. This role focuses on preparing and serving beverages, maintaining bar operations, and supporting the overall guest experience by assisting with food service and poolside hospitality. The Poolside Bartender ensures compliance with liquor laws, maintains cleanliness and organization of service areas, and works collaboratively with the pool and food and beverage teams to uphold Red Ledges' high standards of member service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greets and welcomes members and guests while creating a friendly rapport. Verifies identification when required and uses members' names when known.
• Maintains a professional, clean, and neat appearance while wearing the provided uniform.
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails and smoothies.
• Stocks and maintains the bar area, ensuring proper organization and cleanliness.
• Assists with inventory control through responsible use and monitoring of all food and beverage products and communicates with management when supplies are needed.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state liquor laws and all club operating procedures.
• Communicates member requests, feedback, and concerns to the Department Manager.
• Performs opening and closing duties including cleaning, restocking, and inventory. Accurately processes checks and card transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Assists with service for catered events from service bars or portable bars when needed.
• Takes orders and serves food to guests seated at the bar and in the upper lounge area.
• Helps maintain cleanliness and organization of the upper lounge and surrounding pool service areas.
• Works collaboratively with pool staff and other team members to provide a seamless guest experience.
• Incorporates safe work practices in all job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the bartender include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of bartending experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet state requirements for serving alcohol.
• SIPS and TIPS certification (or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge of cocktail recipes and wine varieties.

Working conditions:

• Work is performed outdoors in a golf club environment and may involve exposure to various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.