Beach Club Server $18/HR or Bartender $20/HR

A fusion of elegance and comfort, the DeBordieu’s Beach Club is one of the latest renovated beachfront dining gems that is perfect for all seasons. With its outdoor screened-in porch, spacious seating, cozy couch area and fireplace, modern high-top tables and luminous bars, this space transcends mere elegance, offering warmth amidst the coastal allure. Two of our newest dining spaces at the Beach Club are Lafayette and Lulu’s, both named after historical figures and aspects of DeBordieu’s rich heritage. Lafayette embodies elegance and sophistication, ideal for cherished gatherings and special occasions. Lulu's, on the other hand, offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere, perfect for laid-back meals and unwinding with friends and family. Both spaces feature open kitchens, allowing our talented chefs to showcase their culinary expertise while engaging with the members and guests alike.

Reasons to Join Us at DeBordieu Club

The Beach Club Server/Bartender is an essential part of the food and beverage (F&B) team who serves as the face of customer service to our members and guests. This is a professional role who works collaboratively with the F&B team to create a positive, fun, and casual fine dining experience for our members and guests. We hope you take this wonderful opportunity to work in an environment like no other—one that comes with a spectacular view next to the ocean.

To be successful in this role, please read the following job summary. We do encourage anyone with experience to apply as long as one comes with the willingness to learn and instills the passionate drive to deliver hospitality aligning with our culture. We are willing to train the right person.

Working at DeBordieu Club is a unique work environment where one can gain valuable experience and skills from one of the most reputable and prestigious employers in Georgetown, South Carolina. It is the place to build meaningful and lasting connections with our members alongside networking with our work community filled with newfound and potential friendships, colleagues, leaders, and mentors. You can also enjoy a healthier work-life balance compared to other hospitality careers and professional growth.

We also offer awesome benefits and perks for our employees including complimentary employee meals, employee parking, occasional golf and tennis privileges, employee parties, discounts, recognition incentives, and more!

Full-time, non-seasonal employees get to enjoy additional perks including:

• 401k Retirement
• Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, and more
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Paternity Leave, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• DeBordieu Loan Program

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Promotes DeBordieu Club’s legacy of warm genuine hospitality while upholding and ensuring compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Communication, Community, Trust, Teamwork, Passion).
• Delivers hospitable and stellar customer service needed for casual fine dining experience.
• Works well with others and is capable of being a team player.
• Positive attitude that is accompanied with polite and respectful demeanor.
• Possesses strong verbal communication and listening skills needed to take and relay orders accurately and efficiently.
• Handles member-signed transactions.
• Utilizes POS system operations for taking orders.
• Follows and understands all club guidelines pertaining to table setting, order taking, and sequence of service.
• Pursues working knowledge of promoting, selling, and packaging food products.
• Knowledge of wines and spirits along with the passion for continuous learning.
• Demonstrates problem-solving abilities.
• Adheres and upholds hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Works in an environment that is fast-paced and high in demand and acquires a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable with communicating and accommodating requests in an engaging and positive manner with members and their guests to ensure dining satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Server/Bartender)

• Provides memorable food and beverage service to club members and guests.
• Vibrantly greets and acknowledges every member and guest in a friendly and timely manner that is warm and welcoming.
• Promotes menu items by offering interesting, and vivid descriptions to provide unique characteristics such as taste, origin, and preparation methods.
• Provides recommendations on drink pairings and offers suggestions based on guest preferences.
• Accurately takes and processes orders from members using a POS system.
• Communicates all orders per DeBordieu procedure to ensure kitchen staff are aware of special accommodations (e.g., food allergy) when needed.
• Answers questions about the menu and offers suggestions and/or substitutions.
• Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.
• Collaborates with the kitchen and waitstaff to ensure smooth operation and timely service
• Checks back to ensure member and guest satisfaction; replenishes water and butter as necessary.
• Removes soiled dishes and clears tables after each course and resets them with appropriate silverware.
• Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
• Presents the bill in a timely manner and verifies accuracy of prices, tips and other charges prior alongside member’s signature.
• Completes opening and closing duties and side work.
• Maintains safe work habits and work environment.
• Attends pre-shift: and designated staff meetings as well as training sessions.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by management.
• Maintains high standard of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing proper and complete uniform and name tag.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Bartender)

• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to approved standard recipes and guest preferences.
• Requires knowledge of all aspects of mixology including food/wine pairings and wine presentation and service
• Maintains a clean and organized bar area, including stocking supplies and cleaning glassware.
• Collaborates with the kitchen and waitstaff to ensure smooth operation and timely service
• Stays up to date with industry trends and new beverage offerings
• Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
• Prepares garnishes, fruits mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening the bar.
• Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure bar stock is sustained.
• Cleans and locks the bar area according to prescribed closing procedures.
• Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated and rotated to prevent any health or safety hazards from occurring, and takes precautions against possible spoilage.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Special Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of two years of work experience serving/bartending in a restaurant or food establishment.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.
• Must be at least 18 to serve or 21 to tend the bar.
• Alcoholic beverage certification is a plus.
• Food safety certification is a plus.
• Country Club or Golf Club experience is a plus but not required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• CPR/AED and/or First Aid Certification a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walks, climbs stairs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, stretches and twists or reaches.
• Carries and balances a tray to get food to the designated table.
• Pushes, pulls or lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Works in a fast-paced, high-traffic, and noisy environment.

PT/FT Hourly, nonexempt, permanent position

Starting at $18-$21/HR

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This role may perform other related duties and tasks necessary to meet the standards and quality of service at DeBordieu Club, Inc.