About The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch

Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch is a private, luxury club defined by authenticity, refined hospitality, and a deeply rooted sense of place. Our membership values quality over flash, relationships over transactions, and consistency over trends.

Food and beverage at Cordillera Ranch is not about spectacle—it’s about trust. Members return because they know what they’ll experience: calm confidence, thoughtful service, and professionals who understand how to host without needing to perform.

About the Role

The Head Bartender at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch is a hands-on team leader who brings organization, creativity, and consistency to our beverage operations. This is primarily a daytime role, with a strong focus on preparation, team training, and supporting the development and execution of both our cocktail and coffee programs.

Working closely with the Beverage Manager, the Head Bartender will assist in curating, testing, and implementing cocktail and coffee offerings—from developing recipes to training staff on preparation and presentation. A strong working knowledge of syrups is required, including flavor development, production, storage, and their application in cocktails, coffee, and other nonalcoholic beverages.

Daily responsibilities include working bartending shifts, overseeing bar readiness, maintaining prep and stock levels, reinforcing opening and closing procedures, and ensuring consistent recipes, portion sizes, and presentation. This position also supports inventory control, waste reduction, and clean, organized workspaces.

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and enjoys teaching others. The ideal candidate can contribute creative ideas, turn them into practical recipes and procedures, and coach the team to execute them consistently while providing welcoming, attentive service to our members and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

Member Experience – 35%

• Lead the bars experience with warmth, precision, and consistency.
   
• Model calm, confident hosting and coach the team to elevate their member interactions.
   
• Build genuine rapport with members through attentiveness, memory, and thoughtful recommendations.
   
• Support the broader service flow when appropriate, reinforcing a seamless member experience.
   

Bar Operations & Standards – 20%

• Own daily bar operations, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and consistency on every shift.
   
• Develop, maintain, and enforce back-of-house SOPs covering setup, breakdown, mise en place, and sanitation.
   
• Maintain a clear, disciplined Bar Manual, including shift notes and communication standards to ensure continuity and accountability.
   

Team Leadership – 10%

• Lead onboarding and ongoing training of the bar team in alignment with club standards and culture.
   
• Coach in real time, correct with professionalism, and reinforce expectations through example.
   
• Assign roles strategically to support pace, quality, and teamwork.
   

Beverage Program & Creative Stewardship – 30%

• Establish and protect high standards across cocktails, wine service, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings.
   
• Develop thoughtful, seasonally appropriate cocktails that reflect The Clubs identity—refined, approachable, and grounded.
   
• Balance creativity with restraint, ensuring offerings align with the club’s environment and membership.
   
• Execute creative initiatives on time and with operational discipline.
   

Representation & Outreach – 5%

• Serve as a professional ambassador for the club.
   
• Represent the beverage program with credibility within the local hospitality community when appropriate.
   

Reporting & Communication – 5%

• Provide clear, consistent communication to the Beverage Manager and F&B leadership, including:
   
  • Daily shift notes
     
  • Training and staffing observations
     
  • Service Execution
     
  • Operational opportunities and risks
     

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 5+ years of bartending experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
   
• Background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, private clubs, or similarly high-expectation environments.
   
• Demonstrated experience balancing service leadership, operational discipline, and beverage execution.
   

Skillset & Mindset

• Strong technical knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and beverage service.
   
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach effectively, and protect standards.
   
• Operational fluency in inventory, pars and bar systems.
   
• Composed, professional presence in fast-paced and high-expectation settings.
   
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
   
• Pride in hospitality as a profession—not a side job.
   
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal accountability.
   

Why This Role Matters

At Cordillera Ranch, the bar is not just a place to get a drink—it’s where relationships are built and trust is reinforced. The Head Bartender plays a critical role in shaping that experience, day after day.

This position is for someone who wants responsibility, takes ownership seriously, and understands that true luxury is quiet, consistent, and intentional.