What are the responsibilities and job description for the Citrus Club Bartender position at The Dewberry Charleston?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Citrus Club Bartender
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Food & Beverage Manager
SUMMARY:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the safe and sanitary preparation of beverage orders and ensuring that the bar area and supply of liquors, beers, wines, and other beverages is maintained.
- Prepare drink orders according to customer request and recipe specifications.
- Check identification of customers to verify legal age requirements.
- Calculate and collect bar tabs.
- Track, open and secure bottles of liquor, beer, and wine.
- Set-up of bar unit, tables, chairs, and supplies.
- Clean glassware and utensils.
- Stock ice and glassware.
- Maintain and replenish all bar beverages and supplies.
- Maintain a safe and clean bar environment including monitoring customer alcohol consumption.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum of one year of beverage service experience.
- Knowledge of beverage and cocktail recipes and specifications.
- Knowledge of safe food and beverage handling procedures.
- Ability to lift fifty pounds.
- Ability to bend and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate hand tools and kitchen equipment.
- Dependable work ethic with a positive attitude.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:
- 401K with Company Match (4%)*
- Education Reimbursement*
- Paid Maternity Leave*
- Complimentary Downtown Parking
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning
- Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
- Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance*
- Optional Supplemental Coverages*
- Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
- Competitive Pay
- Advancement & Growth Opportunities
- Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
- Flexible Paid Time Off
*Indicates eligibility requirement
WHO WE ARE:
We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel.
ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:
As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.
Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building.
The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop.
Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.