Banquet Bartender

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience. Check Banquet Event Orders to determine function, number of guests and type of bar (house, premium, cash, open, etc.). Set up portable bar in function area according to standard policies and procedures. Make and serve drinks to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner following established guidelines, policies and procedures regarding beverages and safety controls are prescribed by the company, the state and the hotel. Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages. Remove all trash and liquor glasses from tables, tablecloths, trash and liquor from function area. Return bar to storeroom. Breakdown, clean bar thoroughly; wipe surface areas and empty water in portable bar. Return all equipment and supplies to proper area. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Hotel experience or similar preferred.
Must communicate well with guests.
Must have basic knowledge of service of various alcoholic beverages.
Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
Basic mathematical skills required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Check Banquet Event Orders to determine function, number of guests and type of bar (house, premium, cash, open, etc.)
Set up portable bar in function area according to standard policies and procedures.
Make and serve drinks to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner following established guidelines, policies and procedures regarding beverages and safety controls are prescribed by the company, the state and the hotel.
Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
Remove all trash and liquor glasses from tables, tablecloths, trash and liquor from function area.
Return bar to storeroom.
Breakdown, clean bar thoroughly; wipe surface areas and empty water in portable bar.
Return all equipment and supplies to proper area.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.