Bartender- Fine Dining

Bartender- Fine Dining

Join our growing team in a high-end, resort environment!

Job Title: Bartender- Fine Dining

Location: Fairfield, Texas

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Class: Hourly

Pay Rate: $30.00

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Flexible

Supervisory Role: No

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

Relocation Assistance: No

Remote/Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: No

About Us:

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.

The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.

Fairfield, Texas provides the quintessential Lonestar State experience where everyone is family. Fairfield is vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old fashioned Central Texan tradition. We believe in hard work, good food, and regular festivals. Our community is a short drive to College Station-Texas A&M University, Dallas and Houston.

Position Summary:

Freestone Lake and Golf is one of our new developments and we are growing! We are looking for bartenders responsible for providing an exceptional experience in a refined, upscale environment. This role requires social awareness, ability to provide lateral service, and a commitment to personalized guest interactions. This position will operate in a no tipping environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Proof of a current TABC or willingness to obtain at company expense within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations surrounding the bartending profession
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional cocktails
• Craft background preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of experience as a bartender in a high end establishment
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and be responsive
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes and upholds the Freestone Lake and Golf Club brand and values
• Verify customer ages
• Mix traditional cocktails
• Process payments
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based upon customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive and exciting atmosphere

Work Environment:

• Ability to work all shifts when required during the day, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Walking, prolonged standing, some light lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Indoor and outdoor conditions.

Benefits Summary:

Our Total Rewards aims to provide a holistic view of the comprehensive rewards and opportunities you receive as part of our commitment to your growth and success. In your role, your valuable contributions drive innovation and create meaningful impact, and our benefits reflects how we invest in your professional development, work-life balance, and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to support you along with your long-term career journey.

Financial Rewards and Monetary Benefits

• Base Salary: A competitive base salary aligned with industry standards and level of experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We offer full-time employees the option to enroll in premium health coverage plans including dental and vision care through Sana. These plans can extend to eligible spouses and dependents.
• Paid Time Off.