Meso Scale Discovery Looking for Bartender at Beallsville, Maryland Full Time

Four Streams golf club, Beallsville, MD, is looking for an experienced bartender to serve our private member clubhouse and event service. The position requires evenings and weekend work and coverage during some holidays. We are looking for an individual who is committed to excellence and who values working as part of a team to create the highest quality of service and exceptional dining experiences for our members. Applicants must be able to mix beverage ingredients to create classic and innovative beverages and must comply Maryland liquor laws. The bartender also assists with food service and a general understanding of the proper steps of service is required and comply with food handling regulations.

Essential Duties:

Five years’ experience as a bartender in a country club or restaurant.
Provide full beverage service including preparation of cocktails, mocktails and beer.
Ability to prepare bottles for formal wine service, some knowledge of wine is helpful.
Proper food handling and safety knowledge is a must.
Position is compliant with Maryland state liquor laws, including responsible alcohol service.
Maintain bar, cabinets, fridges and guest dining spaces as clean, stocked and organized.
Manage the bar program including inventory, submit purchase orders for approval based on par levels; restock all bar supplies, including alcohol, mixers, garnishes and other soft beverages.
Consistently present a positive attitude to greet and communicate with members and guests.
Provide event service for large parties at outside events, as well as in the clubhouse.
Ability to use a point of sale system, like IBS, to charge members and guests accurately.
Ability to perform closing duties which include cleanup, setting alarms, and locking gate.
Excellent communication skills, required to speak and read English to review bar & dining menus, BEO’s, staff email notices and other marketing collateral provided by the management.
Answer incoming calls professionally and take reservations accurately; may be asked to check incoming email for member online reservations.
Strictly follow Club rules and adhere to the Four Streams’ F&B training manual of procedures, professionalism, staff uniform appearance and cleanliness, and be passionate about hospitality.
May perform other duties as assigned, including proper storage, handling and inventory tracking of cigars and humidor maintenance.

Job Requirements

Physical Demands:

Required to stand and walk during shift, as well as stoops frequently and lifts up to 25 lbs., occasionally may lift 50 lbs., including cases of wine, kegs, coolers and moving dining tables and chairs.

Certificates/Licenses:

Alcohol Awareness Training / TIPS Certified.

ServSafe certification a plus, but not required.