Job Description
Job Description: Banquet Bartender – Almaden Golf & Country Club Position Title: Banquet Bartender Department: Food & Beverage / Events Reports To: Events & Catering Manager Status: Part-Time Pay: $20 an hour plus tips About Almaden Golf & Country Club: Almaden Golf & Country Club is a premier, member-focused private club known for its championship golf course, exceptional hospitality, and beautifully appointed event facilities. From weddings and tournaments to member celebrations and poolside events, Almaden hosts a diverse range of functions that require polished professionalism and impeccable service. The Banquet Bartender plays a role in delivering these high standards of excellence. Position Summary: The Banquet Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service during private events, weddings, tournaments, corporate functions, and member gatherings at the Golf & Country Club. This role ensures a high-quality guest experience by preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with club standards and local regulations. The Banquet Bartender works closely with the Events & Catering Manager, Banquet Captain, Event Coordinators, and Food & Beverage team to execute events seamlessly while maintaining a polished, professional presence that reflects the club’s commitment to excellence. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Delivered elevated, personalized beverage service to members and guests during private events, weddings, and club functions Prepared and served cocktails, fine wines, craft and draft beers according to event specifications and standardized recipes Set up and broke down portable and satellite bars for banquets and off-site club events Maintained exceptional cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards in accordance with private club expectations 2 Monitored alcohol consumption and strictly adhered to state liquor laws and responsible beverage service guidelines Verified guest identification to ensure compliance with age requirements Collaborated closely with banquet managers, servers, and culinary staff to ensure seamless service flow Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies, and recorded consumption accurately Operated POS and manual billing systems with precision Handled high-volume service while maintaining composure, professionalism, and attention to detail Proactively addressed guest concerns and ensured a safe, welcoming environment at all times Upheld the club’s standards of discretion, hospitality, and member-first service To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed. 3 Education and Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred. Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages. 1 year experience as a Bartender or Barback. Must have good understanding of the English language. Good written and verbal communication skills. Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor. Compute basic arithmetic. Knowledge of various drink recipes and beverage service standards. Qualifications & Requirements Experience & Skills: 2–3 years of banquet, event, restaurant, hotel, or country club leadership experience required. Strong understanding of fine-dining service, banquet operations, and event logistics. Excellent communication. Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure. 4 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands/walks approximately 40% of shift. Sits at desk or in meetings approximately 60% of shift. Occasionally required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over short distances. Must be able to work under pressure. Must be flexible to work long, sometimes irregular hours. IMPACT OF DECISION: Decisions directly impact profitability of the Banquets Department Poor decisions may result in customer dissatisfaction and loss of revenues, due to lack of follow-up, ineffective management of staff, lack of customer knowledge, unsafe work practices, or improperly handled customer service situations. GENERAL: Must comply with the Company’s Appearance and Dress Code policy as set forth in the Employee Handbook. JOB CLASSIFICATION: The position is classified as Part-Time and, upon completion of the Introduct