Job Details
Job Location: Hope Valley Country Club - Durham, NC
Position Type: Part-Time (Less than 30 hours a week)
Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
Position Overview
Hope Valley Country Club is seeking a professional, service-driven Bartender to join our Ross Grille team. This individual will be responsible for providing exceptional bar and table service to members and their guests while maintaining the high standards of hospitality that define the Hope Valley experience. The ideal candidate is personable, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Bartending & Beverage Service
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Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consistently and accurately according to club standards.
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Maintain full knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktail preparation.
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Ensure responsible alcohol service in accordance with state and club policies.
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Monitor bar stock and communicate product needs to management for timely ordering.
Food Service
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Take and deliver food orders in a timely, professional manner.
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Provide menu guidance and recommendations to members and guests.
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Assist with running food, clearing tables, and maintaining a clean dining environment.
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Support servers and fellow team members to ensure seamless service.
Member Engagement
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Provide friendly, attentive, and personalized service to all members and guests.
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Build positive relationships with the membership through consistent professionalism and hospitality.
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Respond promptly to member needs, concerns, or special requests.
Operations & Cleanliness
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Set up and break down the bar and dining areas for both morning and evening shifts.
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Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout service.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
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Handle cash, member charges, and POS transactions accurately.
Qualifications
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Prior bartending experience required; country club or upscale dining experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktails.
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Must be 21 years or older with the ability to obtain/maintain responsible alcohol service certification.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to multitask, stay organized, and remain calm under pressure.
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Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing high-quality service.
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Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
What We Offer
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages (May vary by state)
- Must have all certifications and licenses as required by local Health Department and Alcoholic Beverage Commission statutes
- Ability to enforce company policies and laws and regulations regarding consumption of alcohol.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIORNMENT REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Walk, sit, stand for long periods of time, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly; up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Indoor conditions that may be warm.
- Work near: grill and fryer.
- Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
