Bartender

Description

Are you passionate about hospitality? Enjoy building relationships? Join the CCV team and create a warm, engaging experience for CCV members and guests. This position requires a genuine love of hospitality, food and beverage, along with strong cocktail skills, wine knowledge, and the ability to deliver efficient, accurate service in a busy environment.

Our bartenders are expected to know what they are serving and be able to talk about it-whether recommending a wine with dinner, describing a featured cocktail, suggesting a spirit or helping a member discover something new. Just as importantly, they must be able to deliver that experience with warmth and personality while maintaining the speed and consistency expected in a busy Club environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous bartending experience required; high-volume restaurant, hotel or private club experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
• Comfortable discussing wine varietals, regions, styles and basic food and wine pairings
• Genuine interest in food and the ability to speak confidently about menus, ingredients and pairings
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple drink orders while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Experience with a restaurant POS system preferred

Core Competencies & Expectations

• Hospitality: Creates genuine connections with members and guests, uses names whenever possible and anticipates needs
• Cocktail Knowledge: Demonstrates strong knowledge of classic cocktails, CCV recipes, spirits, proper techniques, garnishes and presentation
• Wine Knowledge: Confidently discusses the Club's wine offerings and assists members with selections and food pairings
• Love of Food & Beverage: Takes an active interest in the menu and understands how the bar experience complements the food
• Speed of Service: Works with urgency and organization, particularly during peak periods, while never sacrificing accuracy or hospitality
• Consistency: Follows CCV recipes, pours, presentation standards and beverage-control procedures
• Responsible Service: Recognizes when service should be slowed or stopped and consistently follows Virginia law and Club alcohol policies
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with servers, culinary and fellow bartenders and willingly steps in where needed
• Professionalism: Maintains composure, positive body language and a professional presence even during high-volume or challenging situations
• Continuous Learning: Participates in tastings, pre-shifts and beverage education and demonstrates curiosity about wine, spirits, cocktails and food

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares the bar for service, including stocking wine, beer, spirits, glassware, ice, garnishes and other supplies
• Prepares and serves cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages according to CCV recipes and standards
• Executes drink orders quickly and accurately for both bar guests and service tickets
• Greets members and guests warmly and develops relationships with regular users of the outlet
• Learns member preferences and uses that knowledge to personalize the experience
• Provides thoughtful recommendations based on member preferences, menu selections and occasion
• Presents, opens and serves wine properly and confidently
• Maintains current knowledge of the outlet's food menu, ingredients, specials and appropriate beverage pairings
• Communicates effectively with servers and culinary teams to support an efficient and well-paced dining experience
• Maintains an organized, clean and fully stocked bar throughout service-not just at opening and closing
• Accurately rings all beverages and follows CCV procedures for member accounts, checks and POS transactions
• Assists with monthly inventory
• Minimizes waste and properly records spills, breakage and complimentary beverages
• Monitors inventory levels and communicates shortages or product needs to management
• Follows proper opening and closing procedures, including securing alcoholic beverages
• Consistently follows Virginia ABC requirements and CCV policies regarding identification and responsible alcohol service
• Attends pre-shifts, staff meetings, tastings, and training sessions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Club Profile

The Country Club of Virginia is one of America's oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. CCV is currently ranked #7 on the Platinum Clubs of America list out of thousands of recognized clubs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, CCV was established in 1908 and is one of the nation's largest full-service country clubs. The Club's 8,000+ members support 1,111 acres containing two superb clubhouses situated seven miles apart, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, five squash courts, three platform tennis courts, a 100,000 square foot fitness complex, five pools, five dining outlets, three snack bars, and special event venues. Consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Richmond, CCV employs a staff of over 800 in season and has an operating budget in excess of $52 million.

CCV conducts post-offer drug screenings and criminal background checks.