Club Bartender (On Call)

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility and Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

Job Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for the prompt and courteous service of beverages and spirits, as well the mixing of drinks for cocktail service. Fill-in for other bartenders and servers as needed. Assist with special events as needed. Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and guests. Eligible for Union benefit package.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide all guests with ordered beverage and food promptly and professionally.
• Check identification of any guest whose age appears to be younger than 30, abiding by A.B.C. liquor laws.
• Know the inventory of the bar well enough to make recommendations to inquiring guests without delay.
• Develop familiarity with locations of premium wines to be able to promptly and accurately issue premium wines.
• Knowledge of all wine, liquor and beer pars and maintains them.
• Participates with manager to complete accurate inventories on all wine, spirits, beer and bar supplies in the restaurant.
• Rotates all pouring wines continuously.
• Binning, rotating and monitoring premium bottle wines issued by purchasing based upon daily micros reports.
• Communicates any discrepancies to manager immediately.
• Accurately complete and code liquor, beer, wine, waters and other beverage supply requisitions.
• Process premium wine and beverage deliveries from Beverage Purchasing.
• Assure proper documentation of beverage transfers between departments. Keep bar, storage areas and beer coolers clean and sanitary at all times.
• Properly sanitize blender cup, strainer, knives and pour spouts.
• Operate and maintain POS system in proper working order.
• Serve as cashier, assisting servers as necessary. Complete closing reports per shift and accounting of cash, receipts, credit card vouchers and all other closed checks for cashier depositing and night audit drops.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and behavior of guests alerting a manager of any intoxicated or questionable guests.
• Ensure that glassware is clean without soap residue, fingerprints, lipstick, spots or chips.
• Cut fresh fruit on a daily basis, maintaining a part as well as unspoiled fruit.
• Checks the glass washer detergents are at appropriate levels, fills as needed.
• Provided bar back with clear instruction of priorities to be completed.
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety and health policies and procedures.
• Reports to manager on duty when arriving, prior to taking breaks and before leaving.
• Must check schedule for changes and is also aware of all posted memos.
• Knows the hours of operations and is familiar with other outlet menus and hotel services.
• Completes all assigned side-work as required; prior, during and after shift.
• Is familiar with phone system and is able to use efficiently.
• Works special events as necessary.
• Ensures general housekeeping, including cleaning of fixtures, sinks, appliances and counters, keeping all bar areas clean and free of clutter at all times.
• Fill in for other bartenders and possible servers as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by manager.

Absolutely Required Skills:

• Know the methods of preparation of cocktails, garnishes, proper glassware per beverage and ingredient ratio.
• Possess speed, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Courtesy and anticipation of guests needs are essential.
• Must be able to work as a team with entire floor staff and kitchen staff ensuring timely, efficient service.
• Should be in good physical condition.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 2 years previous experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time and move frequently from area to area. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. Ability to continuously handle and balance heavy trays. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Repetitive hand use and firm grasping is required.

Why work for us:

• We encourage YOU to be our guest. When you work for Pebble Beach Company, we encourage you to experience what our guests experience at a 30% discount in all our amazing restaurants, retail and spa.
• Golf on the greatest courses. Even if you don’t golf, you’ll quickly become the most popular member of the family and your circle of friends with our amazing employee golf benefits.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach University. We understand the need and desire to continually grow and develop, and we provide opportunities for ongoing learning through our Pebble Beach University training programs.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a meal in our Employee Dining Room for every shift you work.

COVID UPDATE: All employees agree the health and safety of our team and guests is our number one priority. All employees may be required to submit to a temperature test and health survey process daily, prior to the beginning of their shifts. Employees agree to complete a comprehensive training program that outlines new standards on COVID-19 safety and sanitization protocols before the beginning of the employee’s first scheduled shift. Employees must commit to wearing their required departmental Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during their shifts and to adhere to social distancing protocols, as well as all PBC health and sanitation guidelines.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.