Banquet Bartender

New Castle Hotel•Saratoga Springs, NY

19d•$11•Onsite

About The Position

Banquet Bartender come work in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. Many benefits offered including discounted stays at all IHG and New Castle properties. This position's rate of pay is $10.70 per hour plus tips. You love people and enjoy a crowd, but prefer to work a banquet function such as a conference or a wedding to a lounge bartender role. With your knowledge of the latest liquor and wine trends, you craft exceptional drinks while ensuring that event guests can fully enjoy their time. You balance social interaction with focus, effortlessly multitasking to keep the event running seamlessly.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive food & beverage/bartending experience.
A current ServSafe certificate/alcohol certification is required.
Ability to work long hours.
Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to multi task.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluency in English required.
Must work well in a high energy / high stress environment.

Nice To Haves

Current alcohol serving certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Smile, welcome, engage – connecting with people will be a key part of this role as you courteously serve our guests, monitoring and ensuring legal consumption as you go.
Keep your bar stocked, cleaned and sanitary.
Serve safely.
Handle cash/credit appropriately.
Follow established policies and procedures.
Involve management as needed.
Follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures.
Anticipate problems and call management as needed.