Banquet Bartender (On-Call)

Highgate Hotels • Honolulu, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender (On-Call) is responsible for setting up the bar and mixing drinks for guests and servers. The role maintains the bar’s service and cleanliness, provides quality guest service, supports guest satisfaction, and helps control liquor inventory. The position is at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages under applicable local and state laws.
• Previous bartending experience is helpful.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hotel or related field.
• Previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

• Process guest checks, collect cash, and process credit cards and room charges according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work to ensure guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to standards for mixing, portion control, and presentation.
• Serve guests’ food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Keep lounge areas clean and tidy.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Perform cashiering functions by closing checks and servicing guests.
• Follow state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving liquor responsibly; report issues involving intoxicated guests to management when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining beverage costs.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed using the bottle-for-bottle method.
• Stock and clean glassware.
• Check that soda tanks are full and properly secured to the bar.
• Prepare garnishes.
• Assist with cleaning tables and lounge areas as needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines; maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED