Farmington Country Club presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our seasonal Food and Beverage Operations team as a part-time Poolside Grill Bartender. This position is central to delivering exceptional beverage service in one of the Club’s most energetic and high-traffic summer environments. The ideal candidate is confident behind the bar, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and brings a genuine passion for hospitality, beverage knowledge, and personalized service to every member interaction.
The Poolside Grill is Farmington’s quick-service, family-friendly restaurant, open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day for lunch and dinner service. While the environment is fun and relaxed, service standards remain elevated. The bar serves as a social hub for adult members, offering a full beverage program alongside poolside dining, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialty drinks. From crafting consistent, high-quality cocktails and maintaining a clean, organized bar to engaging members with warm, professional service, the Poolside Grill Bartender plays a vital role in shaping the overall poolside experience throughout the summer season.
Our ideal candidate must be available to work an average of 3 to 5 shifts a week, with shifts being 7 to 9 hours in length.
Responsibilities:
Serve snack bar food and drinks efficiently, while maintaining side work duties;
Greet members by name, and verify name and account number for every order;
Be familiar with menu preparation and ingredients, and be aware of allergens as they may pertain to member safety;
Maintain current knowledge of beer, wine and liquor as it pertains to the poolside grill menu;
Follow all checklists for set-up and clean-up bar duties;
Prepare all drink orders ordered by members at Poolside Bar;
Prepare all drink orders ordered by service staff for members and guests;
Make rounds on the pool deck during down periods to take members orders;
At end of shift, return all alcohol to proper location, putting away beverages and rotating stock and inventory as needed;
Secure all alcohol under lock and key;
Maintain neat and orderly beverage storage areas;
Creativity with Cocktail Ideas and Promotions;
Notify Poolside Grill Manager about member and guest comments;
Notify Poolside Grill Manager about supply and inventory requirements;
Maintain confidence behind the bar alone for extended periods of time;
Assist service staff with general clean up when break down of bar is complete;
Complete a requisition as needed for both food and beverage items needed for the bar;
Verify name and account number for every chit and enter information into point-of-sale terminal;
Card anyone ordering alcohol who looks to be under the thirty (30) years of age;
Adhere to Virginia ABC Laws;
Complete and pass a written test on alcohol offerings within two weeks of hire;
Complete TIPS training within one month of hire;
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older;
Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds;
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully;
High level of professionalism is required;
Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to seven (7) consecutive hours;
Previous bartending experience preferred but not required. If candidate has no previous bartending experience, previous serving experience is required;
Available to work between 2-4 shifts a week, nights and weekends;
Must be able to work all 3 holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day) during peak pool season;
