On-Call Banquet Bartender

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • St Louis, MO

2d

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender delivers beverage service at weddings, meetings, celebrations, and other special events, creating a welcoming and upbeat experience for guests. The role involves setting up and operating banquet bars, preparing and serving drinks, maintaining bar and service areas, and coordinating with event, banquet, culinary, and food and beverage teams to support seamless event execution. The position requires comfort working in a fast-paced event environment and flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience using POS systems and accurately handling cash transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable food and beverage experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience.
• TIPS Certification, Food Handler Certification, or alcohol service certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down banquet bars according to event requirements, banquet event orders, and hotel standards.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.
• Engage with guests, make recommendations, and provide a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service.
• Review banquet event orders and function details, including bar setup, beverage selections, guest counts, timing, and special requests.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and event beverage offerings.
• Work efficiently during high-volume events, including weddings, meetings, receptions, celebrations, and special events.
• Track beverage consumption, process payments, manage hosted or cash bars, and complete required event documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, presentation, and sanitation standards in banquet bar and service areas.
• Assist with glassware, garnishes, ice, inventory, stock replenishment, portable bar setup, and opening and closing duties.
• Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and address concerns professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with Banquet Servers, Event teams, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support event execution.
• Support upselling opportunities and beverage programs that enhance the guest experience and drive event revenue.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Educational assistance
• Sonesta hotel discounts
• Additional perks and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed