Bartender

Job Description

A Bartender is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; entering orders quickly and in proper sequence; serving food and beverages for guests at the bar and tables in the restaurant, if required; coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service and quality of the food; and providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.

• Takes food and beverage orders, places orders, delivers orders, checks back after delivery of food and beverage to ensure guest satisfaction, observes guests to respond to any additional needs
• Maintains bar and table appearance by pre-bussing, checks drink levels, removes clutter and provides adequate napkins
• Presents check for payment, processes payments, and provides change as needed
• Stocks and organizes bar as required
• Ensures friendly welcoming service at all times
• Processes payments via POS register system
• Follows customer service, adult beverage, and cash handling policies and procedures
• Keeps assigned station clean, sets up and takes down station tables appropriately
• Any and all duties assigned by management

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Must have at least 6 months of closely related bartending/serving experience
• Work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Must be able to pass required state food safety certification requirements
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (e.g., drug test, background check, etc.)
• Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to read, write and speak English (multi‑lingual a plus)
• Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with guests
• Ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• Ability to speak with others using clear and professional language
• Skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 20 lbs
• Ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand for up to 8 hours per day to perform normal job functions
• Ability to frequently immerse hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures

Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family‑owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts as well as three wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County, California, the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, California;
Carter Estate Winery and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country. Carter Hospitality Group additionally serves as the owner‑franchisee for Red Lion Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida.

Enriching lives by crafting exceptional environments and experiences.

We design, build and care for unique settings where communities thrive and memorable experiences come to life.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality