Banquet Bartender

Highgate Hotels • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for the smooth, efficient, service of all banquets and meeting functions. They will set up bar s area prior to the function and mix d rinks for all guests and servers throughout the event while maintain ing cleanliness, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs

Responsibilities

• Perform preparatory tasks / side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Read and understand Banquet Event Order s (BEO) and be familiar with the bar menu of the assigned function ( wine list, liquors, cocktails, etc. ).
• Ensure bar menu knowledge for each function served and be able to answer guest questions accurately .
• Ensure accurate knowledge of Event details, main event contact, and VIPs.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the standards, for mixing, portion control and presentation.
• Served guests according to the hotel’s standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests, and when necessary, report to management.
• Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents.
• Communicate with management, if necessary.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed.
• Clean-up banquet space after the completion of the function and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored and re-stocked properly.
• Follow all money handling procedures when serving guest s .
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Travel discounts at our hotels
• Competitive benefits
• Three pricing tiers of medical coverage
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Paid time off plans may also be available
• The Retirement 401(k) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED