PD Server/Bartender

Description:

At The Argyle , exceptional service is personal, polished, and thoughtfully delivered. As a private club committed to outstanding hospitality and a mission supporting biomedical research, we take pride in creating memorable experiences for our members and their guests.

We are seeking an experienced On-Call Private Dining Server/Bartender who can move confidently between events, dining-room service, and bar operations. Depending on the event, you may serve a private event, prepare cocktails behind the bar, or support both areas throughout the shift.

This is a flexible, event-driven position for someone who enjoys variety, works well with a team, and can provide attentive service without being intrusive.

Essential Duties

• Prepare dining rooms, service stations, bars, and event spaces for private events.
• Review event details, menus, timelines, and special instructions before service.
• Welcome members and guests and provide knowledgeable menu and beverage recommendations.
• Take and deliver food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Stock and maintain the bar with glassware, ice, mixers, garnishes, beverages, and supplies.
• Provide polished table service, including serving courses, clearing dishes, refreshing beverages, and resetting tables.
• Monitor the guest experience and anticipate needs throughout the event.
• Follow responsible alcohol-service practices and all TABC requirements.
• Accurately process guest checks, event charges, and point-of-sale transactions as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitary, and safely stocked dining and bar areas.
• Work closely with culinary, private dining, and fellow service team members to keep events running smoothly.

Education and Experience

• Previous banquet, private dining, fine-dining, or bartending experience is preferred.
• Experience working as both a server and bartender is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of table service, cocktails, wine, beer, bar setup, garnishes, and responsible alcohol service.
• Current TABC Seller/Server Certification .
• Current Food Handler Certification .
• Ability to follow banquet event orders, menus, recipes, and service standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• A calm, professional approach when handling multiple requests or unexpected changes.
• A polished appearance and a genuine interest in providing exceptional hospitality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and assist wherever needed.

Schedule

This is an on-call, event-based position . Hours will vary based on scheduled private events and business needs. Candidates must be available for a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and events of varying lengths. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• Specific vision abilities required include both close and distance vision.
• Frequent physical effort in transporting packages, cases, or objects of up to 50lbs.
• Endure variable temperature conditions, indoor and outdoor.
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, burns, slips, trips, and cuts from knives, broken glass, and metal cans. 
• Frequent washing of hands. 

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