Banquet Bartender

PAMAL BROADCASTING•Latham, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Holiday Inn Express and Suites is seeking a friendly, reliable, and experienced Banquet Bartender to provide exceptional beverage service at on-site events, meetings, and special occasions. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Requirements

Must be over 21
Previous bartending experience required
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
Understands basic money handling and can make proper change and process credit card transactions.
Professional appearance and demeanor
Commitment to excellent guest service
Position requires multi-tasking abilities
Able to Bend, stoop, and kneel
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Nice To Haves

banquet or hotel experience preferred
TIPS/Serve Safe/ ATAP certified preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

Set up, stock, and break down banquet bar areas according to event specifications
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a timely and responsible manner
Interact with guests in a courteous, engaging, and professional way
Ensure compliance with all state and local alcohol service laws
Maintains full knowledge of beer products and descriptions.
Knowledgeable of proper glassware and pouring techniques.
Knowledgeable of wine, liquor and other featured beverages.
Can prepare tap cocktails to recipe specifications and serving procedures.
Knowledgeable about bar food offerings and current promotions.
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and handle difficult situations appropriately
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area before, during, and after events
Accurately track and report beverage usage and inventory
Work collaboratively with banquet servers, event staff, and management to ensure smooth event execution
Washes glassware according to proper sanitation guidelines.
Follows opening/closing checklists to prepare for business and close down at end of shift.