Banquet Bartender Job Description

SUMMARY: The Banquet Bartender serves a variety of beverages to banquet event guests in a friendly, upbeat, and timely manner.

REPORTS TO: Banquet Manager, Supervisor, and/or Banquet Captain

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar, requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the function sheet.
• Reads and understands Banquet Event Orders, including start time and beverage requirements.
• Responsible for stocking, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
• Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale including those served by other servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.
• Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and insures vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.
• Responsible for sanitation in and around the bar area.
• Locks up and stores all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank.
• After function, remove inventory and all beverage equipment to proper storage.
• Retrieve and store bar glassware to proper storage.
• Arrive at scheduled start time dressed neatly, in uniform, and ready to work.
• Expediently communicate any challenges, guest complaints or requests to the Banquet Captain or management.
• Observe all safety procedures during the execution of assigned duties.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the banquet team, maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management.
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting security with disorderly guests.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic mathematical and computer skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, prepare cash drops, and understand portion sizes.
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language to communicate with guests and take orders.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior bartending experience required.

• All Bartenders must successfully complete T.I.P.S. or ServSafe Alcohol training.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to push, pull, or transport up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

JOB DETAILS

• Job Type: Part Time, Seasonal
• Wage Range: $25-$40 per hour
• Benefits: Dining and Lodging discounts and 401k with matching (based on eligibility)