Company description

Founded in 1955, The Country Club, Inc. is a picturesque setting located in the heart of East Tennessee. The Country Club is a 20,000-square-foot building and an 18-hole golf course that has brought recreation and enjoyment since 1955. The Country Club has been honored to host the Tennessee State PGA Championship, State PGA Four Ball Tournament, and Nationwide Tour Qualifying for the Knoxville Open. The clubhouse includes a full-service restaurant and beautiful event spaces. We partner with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment and private dining events. We produce food for anything from À la carte service, a five-course tasting menu, bulk production for large events and everything in between.

Job description

The server/bartender is an hourly team member who delivers thorough and thoughtful hospitality and service in a variety of environments. They nurture the positive team and guest interactions by embodying our core family values of hospitality, excellence, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit, which lead to exceeding client expectations. A server/bartender must have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and a knowledgeable passion for food and beverage service. They must also have the ability to interact with staff, clients and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, efficient and reliable is crucial to this role. The ideal candidate exudes a high level of professionalism and hospitality expertise at all times.

• Possess an understanding of proper steps of service and consistently execute them with efficiency and grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service
• Anticipate and respond to guest needs
• Ensure constant communication with event captains, staff members, management and the kitchen during service while going through proper channels
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and proper appearance throughout all areas of event venues
• Reliably complete all assigned setup and breakdown tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Department of Health (DOH) and USE’s health and safety standards
• Demonstrate a desire to learn more about the event and work as a team
• Demonstrate basic guest recognition skills—can identify The Club leadership, key clients and event hosts
• Show understanding of all service styles (ex: reception, buffet, seated, coat check)
• Demonstrate appropriate tableside and guest interaction manner
• Works effectively and safely with team members to complete setup and break down tasks and service
• Effectively communicate menu contents to guests, including allergens
• Command basic knowledge of the beverage program including cocktails and house wines
• Commands basic understanding of event documents: including BEOs, rental lists, Steps of Service, order forms
• Catering/bartender/fine-dining experience is preferred; service and hospitality-oriented attitude a must
• TIPS Certification (preferred)
• Food Handler’s Certificate (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interest in learning new skills
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 40 pounds in all directions
• The capability of maintaining a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods
• Full availability
• Ability to work in all season conditions in an outdoors environment

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $18.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline