Bartender

About the Job

Echo Lake Country Club is seeking polished, professional bartenders to provide exceptional beverage service in a refined private club environment. Bartenders must balance speed, accuracy, and hospitality while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, appearance, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt, courteous, and consistent beverage service to Members.
• Greet Members professionally and address them by their formal name at all times.
• Prepare cocktails, wine, and beer strictly according to Club-approved recipes and pour standards.
• Maintain complete and detailed menu knowledge, including:
• Full wine-by-the-glass program, including producers, vintages, and tasting notes.
• All house and specialty cocktails and recipes as instructed.
• Full food menu knowledge for lunch, dinner, midday service, and any daily or special menus.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support smooth service.
• Upsell beverages and make confident, knowledgeable recommendations to enhance the Member experience.
• Maintain responsibility for bar operations, including inventory management, keg room, liquor room, and daily bar readiness.
• Monitor draft systems, CO² levels, and keg status; rotate and restock product as needed.
• Ensure all beverages are properly rung through the POS or tracked for Member and banquet billing.
• Maintain a spotless, organized, and sanitary bar at all times.
• Lead by example and support front-of-house staff during service.
• Handle Member concerns professionally and escalate issues to management when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hospitality or private country club experience.
• Minimum 2 years of professional bartending experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and craft cocktail fundamentals.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining poise and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Wage: $18-$24 per hour (flexible based on experience).
• Benefits eligibility subject to plan terms and employment status, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PTO (vacation and sick time).
  • Complimentary employee meals during full shifts.
  • Golf and club-related privileges (where applicable).
  • Employee discounts in the Pro Shop.

About the Company

Echo Lake Country Club, located in Westfield, New Jersey, just thirty miles from New York City, is an esteemed 18-hole member-owned club with a rich history dating back to 1899. The Club's golf course was designed by Donald Ross in 1913. Echo Lake Country Club was formed through the merger of the Cranford Golf Club and the Westfield Golf Club, and it boasts a family-oriented atmosphere, championship golf course, pool, and paddle program. A recent $12-million renovation has transformed the 30,000 square-foot Clubhouse into a vibrant hub, offering three bars, banquet facilities, multi-level dining, expansive patios, and breathtaking Manhattan Skyline views. In 2021, Echo Lake's Clubhouse was honored with the "Clubhouse Renovation of the Year" award from Club Inc. Magazine. The Club maintains a substantial waitlist for membership and boasts a long-term employment history.