DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB Bartender - Apache Steakhouse Salary in the United States

Join the Food & Beverage team at one of the largest and most beautiful private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as a Bartender!

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a memorable and unique guest experience through exceptional customer service and personalizing the experience. This includes maintaining a solid knowledge and understanding of menu items, alcoholic beverages, mixology, and pairings while tailoring the food and beverage experience to their tastes, executing service from greeting the table to providing the check, all in a team setting.

The ideal candidate will be approachable and outgoing with a great attitude and passion for delivering exceptional experiences. Prior bartending experience in a full-service restaurant or bar, and solid knowledge of liquor, beer, and wine is required. Prior high-end club or resort experience is a plus.

LIFE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. Located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona, the club spans across 8,000 acres featuring –

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus)
• Seven unique restaurants - plus catering & events 
• An award winning spa and fitness center
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails
• Luxury camping at The Ranch

Join this 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits –

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• FREE employee meals during shifts
• FREE golf and tennis
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K (up to 8% employer match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Transportation programs
• Employee uniforms provided

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and personal and professional growth of each and every employee. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Essential Duties:

• Welcome and greet members and guests. Learn and remember regulars by name, preference and needs.
• Present menus, suggest dishes utilizing suggestive selling techniques, and assist in beverage selection and service.
• Communicate specific customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and modifications to the culinary team.
• Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage menu items to include cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Clean and stock bar areas with product. Polish glassware.
• Accurately date products and ensure expired items are disposed.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report any issues to management.
• Maintain a high-level dining experience with the mindset that we’re a family serving family.
• Utilize name recognition and personalized service in order to maintain raving fans.
• Practice three steps of service – warm welcome, friendly service, and fond farewell.
• Communicate and answer questions regarding restaurant and club events, mountain wide in a professional and courteous manner. Direct feedback, questions, and comments to appropriate manager or department.
• Perform and prioritize opening and closing side work continually throughout the shift.
• Prepare final bill and present to member, ensuring signature.
• Maintain clean service areas, professional appearance of all clubhouse facilities.
• Proactively assist other team members and fellow bartenders, as needed.
• Communicate effectively with management and club personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all employees and members.
• Follow all alcoholic beverage laws, policies, and regulations.
• Use L.A.S.T when solving challenges – Listen, Apologize, Solve, and Thank.
• Adhere to professional grooming and appearance standards.
• Constantly train and develop beverage knowledge. Participate in educational opportunities to continue expanding knowledge and stay abreast of food and beverage trends.
• Attend scheduled meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Noise level in the work environment – Usually loud
• Exposed to extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather) – Occasionally
• Required to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Required to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Required to stand and walk – Constantly
• Required to talk or hear – Constantly
• Required to reach, stoop and/or kneel – Frequently
• Required to lift and/or carry and/or move up to 50 pounds – Frequently
• Required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds – Occasionally
• Required to sit – Occasionally
• Required specific vision abilities – close vision and distance vision

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.