Banquet Bartender (Part-Time)(Seasonal)

Banquet Bartender

TPC River Highlands is a private golf club located in Cromwell, Connecticut, just outside of Hartford. As the proud host of the PGA TOUR's Travelers Championshipthe state's largest professional sporting eventit stands as one of the premier destinations in the TPC Network. Alongside its championship golf course, the clubhouse offers an exceptional setting for events of all kinds, with scenic views, multiple event spaces, and two full-service kitchens. Known for its welcoming, team-oriented culture, TPC River Highlands delivers an outstanding experience for members, guests, and staff alike.

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The Banquet Bartender provides prompt, professional beverage service at club events, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while maintaining strict standards for accuracy, presentation, and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience preferred
• Knowledge of beverage preparation, bar operations, and sanitation standards
• Familiarity with responsible alcohol service and applicable laws

Responsibilities/Duties

Event Bar Setup & Operations

• Set up and stock banquet bars according to Banquet Event Orders and TPC standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area throughout service, including ice, glassware, and supplies
• Secure bar area and ensure only authorized staff prepare and serve alcoholic beverages

Beverage Service

• Prepare and serve beer, wine, and cocktails accurately using standard recipes, measurements, and garnishing guidelines
• Provide friendly, timely, and professional service to members and guests
• Monitor guest consumption and follow all procedures for responsible alcohol service

Guest Experience & Compliance

• Address guest questions and concerns courteously; communicate issues to supervisors promptly
• Verify legal drinking age and ensure compliance with all State and Federal alcohol regulations and TIPS/R.A.M. guidelines
• Refuse service to intoxicated guests and notify management as appropriate
• Uphold TPC Brand Standards and all PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties policies

Closing & Financial Responsibility

• Handle cash and process transactions accurately in accordance with company procedures
• Close and break down the bar, reconcile inventory and consumption, and return unused product to storage
• Clean and reset bar areas, ensuring all equipment and supplies are properly stored

Additional Duties

• Attend pre-event meetings as requested
• Support banquet operations and assist team members as needed
• Maintain sanitation standards in compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned

Base Pay: $8.23/hour

Food & Beverage employees are eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of tips/gratuities

Benefits May Include

• Complimentary employee meals
• Playing privileges and employee discounts
• Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires flexible availability, with shifts as necessary based on business levels. This includes morning events and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.