Banquet Bartender (54176)
About The Position
Join our team at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, managed by Providence Hospitality Partners, and work where the California coast meets exceptional hospitality. Located just steps from the sand and moments from downtown Ventura, our beachfront hotel is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and scenic attractions like the Ventura Pier and Surfers Point. Providence Hospitality Partners, based in Denver and founded in 2002, operates hotels where every guest wants to stay and every associate wants to work. We’re committed to creating a culture of teamwork, service, and personal growth—where you can develop your career, contribute to the community, and enjoy a balanced, rewarding work experience. SUMMARY: The Banquet Bartender provides food and beverage services to patrons in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; ensures a positive experience for all patrons.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of wines and beers served in bar, mixed drink preparation and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of state liquor regulations; ability to identify when a patron has had his/her alcohol limit
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
- Previous experience in a bar setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Greets patrons upon arrival; assists with seating as needed
- Takes food and beverage orders accurately and courteously; responds to patrons’ questions regarding food and beverage items
- Accurately writes tickets for food items as needed or receives orders from wait staff
- Maintains complete knowledge of and strictly abides by state liquor regulations; verifies legal drinking age of patrons as needed
- Makes drinks for patrons utilizing proper recipes, glassware, and garnishes; serves drinks or prepares for wait staff
- Handles purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales
- Receives payment from patrons; makes change as needed; issues receipts
- Clears and resets tables and bar area as needed
- Prepares all bar mixes and garnishes prior to opening
- Stocks bar with all necessary items including but not limited to glassware, beer, liquor, mixes, non-alcoholic beverages, and supplies
- Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all beverage selections available and characteristics/description of every wine/champagne on the wine list and by the glass; all designated glassware/garnishes for drinks; all menu items, preparation method/time, ingredients, sauces, portion sizes, presentation, and prices
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up duties
- Resolves patron problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed
- Answers phone in a courteous and timely manner
- Assists other staff members as needed to ensure optimum service to all patrons
- Completes all necessary paperwork; maintains files and records
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and State required Sick Pay
- Hotel discounts by brand
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
