Banquet Bartender (Casual)

As a Banquet Bartender you play a key front-of-house role in elevating every eventfrom corporate functions to weddings and social celebrations. With your strong knowledge of beverages attention to detail and engaging personality you create a lively and welcoming bar experience for every guest. You thrive in a fast-paced banquet environment balancing efficiency with genuine hospitality to ensure smooth seamless service.

You love people and enjoy a crowd but prefer the structured energy of banquet events over a traditional lounge setting. With your knowledge of current liquor wine and cocktail trends you craft quality beverages while maintaining a professional and organized bar. You multitask with ease ensuring guests are served promptly and responsibly while keeping the event running flawlessly. As a Banquet Bartenderyou will:

Be a Crowd Pleaser Greet guests with a friendly outgoing attitude and provide prompt courteous beverage service. Engage with guests make recommendations and create a welcoming enjoyable atmosphere while monitoring responsible alcohol consumption.

Master the Bar Prepare garnishes juices and bar setups in advance of events. Ensure liquor is counted stocked and organized for each function while maintaining proper rotation and inventory control.

Deliver Professional Service Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to hotel standards. Handle cash and credit transactions accurately when required and follow all established policies and procedures.

Maintain Cleanliness & Organization Keep the bar area glassware and service stations clean sanitary and well-stocked throughout the event. Efficiently clean and reset the bar after each function.

Promote Safety & Compliance Follow all local liquor laws and hotel policies regarding alcohol service. Monitor guest consumption ensure safe service practices and involve management when necessary.

Execute Event Details Read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure bar setup and service align with event requirements. Assist with the setup and teardown of banquet bars and prepare for upcoming events.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of bartending or progressive food & beverage experience preferably in a high-volume or banquet environment
Valid Serve Right certification required
Knowledge of liquor wine beer and cocktail preparation
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Strong communication multitasking and guest service skills
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays

Additional Job Duties

Prepare bar fruit garnishes and juices with proper rotation
Set up stock and break down banquet bar stations
Count and organize liquor for each event
Ensure soda systems and bar equipment are functioning properly
Clean and polish glassware; maintain bar cleanliness at all times
Mix and serve beverages in accordance with hotel standards
Open and prepare wine service for banquet dinners
Handle cash bar transactions and follow proper cash procedures
Read and execute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) accurately
Upsell beverages and promote hotel amenities when appropriate
Comply with all safety sanitation and liquor laws
Assist with loss prevention and report any concerns to management
Maintain professionalism accountability and strong work ethic
Keep supervisors informed of any issues or guest concerns
Perform other duties as assigned

If you take pride in delivering energetic professional bar service and enjoy being part of memorable events wed love to have you on our teamapply now.