Seasonal Banquet Bartender (On-Call)

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Berkeley, CA

11d

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender assists the Banquet Manager in serving guests during banquet functions to ensure a positive guest experience. The position is seasonal and on-call. The bartender reviews Banquet Event Orders, sets up and operates a portable bar, prepares and serves beverages, and follows company, state, and hotel requirements for beverage service and safety. After functions, the bartender removes trash and glassware, cleans and breaks down the bar, and returns equipment and supplies to their designated areas.

Requirements

Communicate well with guests.
Have basic knowledge of serving various alcoholic beverages.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to prepare garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comprehend written product-labeling instructions to safely apply products and processes within the hotel.
Be able to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
Have basic mathematical skills.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills and adapt communication style to different audiences.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Check Banquet Event Orders to determine the function, guest count, and type of bar service.
Set up the portable bar in the function area according to standard policies and procedures.
Prepare and serve drinks in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner while following beverage-service and safety guidelines.
Follow state, federal, and corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Remove trash and liquor glasses from tables and the function area, and return the bar to the storeroom.
Break down and thoroughly clean the bar, wipe surfaces, empty water from the portable bar, and return equipment and supplies to the proper area.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.