Bartender

Are you passionate about hospitality? Enjoy building relationships? Join the CCV team and create a warm, engaging experience for CCV members and guests. This position requires a genuine love of hospitality, food and beverage, along with strong cocktail skills, wine knowledge, and the ability to deliver efficient, accurate service in a busy environment.

Our bartenders are expected to know what they are serving and be able to talk about it—whether recommending a wine with dinner, describing a featured cocktail, suggesting a spirit or helping a member discover something new. Just as importantly, they must be able to deliver that experience with warmth and personality while maintaining the speed and consistency expected in a busy Club environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous bartending experience required; high-volume restaurant, hotel or private club experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
• Comfortable discussing wine varietals, regions, styles and basic food and wine pairings
• Genuine interest in food and the ability to speak confidently about menus, ingredients and pairings
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple drink orders while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Experience with a restaurant POS system preferred

Core Competencies & Expectations

• Hospitality: Creates genuine connections with members and guests, uses names whenever possible and anticipates needs
• Cocktail Knowledge: Demonstrates strong knowledge of classic cocktails, CCV recipes, spirits, proper techniques, garnishes and presentation
• Wine Knowledge: Confidently discusses the Club’s wine offerings and assists members with selections and food pairings
• Love of Food & Beverage: Takes an active interest in the menu and understands how the bar experience complements the food
• Speed of Service: Works with urgency and organization, particularly during peak periods, while never sacrificing accuracy or hospitality
• Consistency: Follows CCV recipes, pours, presentation standards and beverage-control procedures
• Responsible Service: Recognizes when service should be slowed or stopped and consistently follows Virginia law and Club alcohol policies
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with servers, culinary and fellow bartenders and willingly steps in where needed
• Professionalism: Maintains composure, positive body language and a professional presence even during high-volume or challenging situations
• Continuous Learning: Participates in tastings, pre-shifts and beverage education and demonstrates curiosity about wine, spirits, cocktails and food
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares the bar for service, including stocking wine, beer, spirits, glassware, ice, garnishes and other supplies
• Prepares and serves cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages according to CCV recipes and standards
• Executes drink orders quickly and accurately for both bar guests and service tickets
• Greets members and guests warmly and develops relationships with regular users of the outlet
• Learns member preferences and uses that knowledge to personalize the experience
• Provides thoughtful recommendations based on member preferences, menu selections and occasion
• Presents, opens and serves wine properly and confidently
• Maintains current knowledge of the outlet's food menu, ingredients, specials and appropriate beverage pairings
• Communicates effectively with servers and culinary teams to support an efficient and well-paced dining experience
• Maintains an organized, clean and fully stocked bar throughout service—not just at opening and closing
• Accurately rings all beverages and follows CCV procedures for member accounts, checks and POS transactions
• Assists with monthly inventory
• Minimizes waste and properly records spills, breakage and complimentary beverages
• Monitors inventory levels and communicates shortages or product needs to management
• Follows proper opening and closing procedures, including securing alcoholic beverages
• Consistently follows Virginia ABC requirements and CCV policies regarding identification and responsible alcohol service
• Attends pre-shifts, staff meetings, tastings, and training sessions
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Club Profile

The Country Club of Virginia is one of America’s oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. CCV is currently ranked #7 on the Platinum Clubs of America list out of thousands of recognized clubs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, CCV was established in 1908 and is one of the nation’s largest full-service country clubs. The Club’s 8,000 members support 1,111 acres containing two superb clubhouses situated seven miles apart, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, five squash courts, three platform tennis courts, a 100,000 square foot fitness complex, five pools, five dining outlets, three snack bars, and special event venues. Consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Richmond, CCV employs a staff of over 800 in season and has an operating budget in excess of $52 million.

CCV conducts post-offer drug screenings and criminal background checks.