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Bartender Position at Shore Lodge Whitetail Club

Shore Lodge Whitetail Club is one of the Northwest's finest hotels and exclusive clubs, seated on the sandy shores of Payette Lake in beautiful McCall Idaho. We are proud of our many accolades and seek teammates who understand that we are in the business of creating lifetime memories. Our bartenders interact with our guests, they never experience boredom as the menu changes quarterly to reflect the seasons. We serve the classics with a twist, new and vintage, and we concoct legendary libations. Enjoy working in this waterfront setting that holds the reputation that is at the forefront of McCall Idaho. If you enjoy hand crafting exceptional cocktails and possess a strong knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, this is the job for you!

We are looking for dedicated and skilled bartenders to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to join a truly service driven environment and contribute your passion about service. This position is meant for a bartender who is focused on hospitality and creating an exceptional dining experience, with an interest in creating handcrafted cocktails. Our bar is a seemingly endless library of spirits, hosted by a staff of passionate, hospitable and very talented individuals. The ideal candidate is as comfortable mixing cocktails as they are serving and explaining food and wine. We look for long term, career minded professionals who appreciate working with other like-minded 4 star hospitality individuals.

• You have a sense of maturity and leadership and you functionally multi-task with speed and grace

• You have a genuine interest in people and providing exceptional guest experiences is important to you

• You have an innate ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail

• You have the ability to assess customer preferences and make drink recommendations based on prior experience

• You have an excellent memory and establish an instant rapport with customers from all walks of life

• Greet guests, create an enjoyable lasting impression; manage guest requests, food orders, enter and deliver orders, accurately calculate tabs, operate the POS system and exchange money

• Prepare cocktails, pour wine and beer, in a consistent fashion to Shore Lodge specifications

• Anticipate guests' needs and provide appropriate service

• Deliver food and beverage orders accurately and timely

• Check identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers

• Place orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies, maintain a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories

• Clean and organize the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to streamline processes and maintain a sanitary environment

• Slice, pit, and prepare fruit garnishes for drinks and prepare and serve snacks, or other food items for customers

• Recognize potential intoxication, restrict alcohol intake and attempt to curtail inappropriate behavior

• Know Shore Lodge's history, McCall and the surrounding area well enough to help familiarize out of town guests with our local offerings

• Assist other team members as needed

· 6 months of bartending experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.

· Knowledge of liquors, their makeup, history, and flavor profile

· Able to communicate effectively with and receive information from guests and team members

· Ability to multi-task while being highly organized and detail oriented

· Excellent customer service and cash handling skills

· Ability to carry on multiple conversations while mixing drinks, and effective use of a POS system

· Lifting supplies or equipment of thirty (30) pounds or more, frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and upward reaching and prolonged periods of standing and walking

· Functional knowledge of food techniques for preparation

· A sense of maturity and leadership

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