POOLSIDE GRILL BARTENDER

POOLSIDE GRILL BARTENDER 3.4 3.4

out of 5 stars 1625 Country Club Circle, Charlottesville, VA 22901 $18 an hour - Seasonal Farmington Country Club 45 reviews $18 an hour - Seasonal Farmington Country Club presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our seasonal Food and Beverage Operations team as a part-time Poolside Grill Bartender. This position is central to delivering exceptional beverage service in one of the Club's most energetic and high-traffic summer environments. The ideal candidate is confident behind the bar, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and brings a genuine passion for hospitality, beverage knowledge, and personalized service to every member interaction. The Poolside Grill is Farmington's quick-service, family-friendly restaurant, open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day for lunch and dinner service. While the environment is fun and relaxed, service standards remain elevated. The bar serves as a social hub for adult members, offering a full beverage program alongside poolside dining, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialty drinks. From crafting consistent, high-quality cocktails and maintaining a clean, organized bar to engaging members with warm, professional service, the Poolside Grill Bartender plays a vital role in shaping the overall poolside experience throughout the summer season. Our ideal candidate must be available to work an average of 3 to 5 shifts a week, with shifts being 7 to 9 hours in length.

Responsibilities:

Serve snack bar food and drinks efficiently, while maintaining side work duties; Greet members by name, and verify name and account number for every order; Be familiar with menu preparation and ingredients, and be aware of allergens as they may pertain to member safety; Maintain current knowledge of beer, wine and liquor as it pertains to the poolside grill menu; Follow all checklists for set-up and clean-up bar duties; Prepare all drink orders ordered by members at Poolside Bar; Prepare all drink orders ordered by service staff for members and guests; Make rounds on the pool deck during down periods to take members orders; At end of shift, return all alcohol to proper location, putting away beverages and rotating stock and inventory as needed; Secure all alcohol under lock and key; Maintain neat and orderly beverage storage areas; Creativity with Cocktail Ideas and Promotions; Notify Poolside Grill Manager about member and guest comments; Notify Poolside Grill Manager about supply and inventory requirements; Maintain confidence behind the bar alone for extended periods of time; Assist service staff with general clean up when break down of bar is complete; Complete a requisition as needed for both food and beverage items needed for the bar; Verify name and account number for every chit and enter information into point-of-sale terminal; Card anyone ordering alcohol who looks to be under the thirty (30) years of age; Adhere to Virginia ABC Laws; Complete and pass a written test on alcohol offerings within two weeks of hire; Complete TIPS training within one month of hire; Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older; Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds; Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully; High level of professionalism is required; Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to seven (7) consecutive hours; Previous bartending experience preferred but not required. If candidate has no previous bartending experience, previous serving experience is required; Available to work between 2-4 shifts a week, nights and weekends; Must be able to work all 3 holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day) during peak pool season;