Banquet Bartender

HEI Hotels & Resorts•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender assists the Banquet Manager in serving guests during banquet functions to ensure a positive guest experience. The role includes reviewing event details, setting up and operating a portable bar, preparing and serving beverages, and following applicable company, state, federal, and hotel requirements for beverage service and safety. The bartender also cleans and breaks down the bar and returns equipment and supplies to their designated areas.

Requirements

Communicate well with guests.
Basic knowledge of serving various alcoholic beverages.
Sufficient manual dexterity to prepare garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and retrieve overhead stock, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand written product-labeling instructions to safely use products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
Basic mathematical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Current Food Handler Card.
Current RBS Alcohol Server Certification.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review Banquet Event Orders to determine the function, guest count, and type of bar service.
Set up the portable bar in the function area according to standard policies and procedures.
Prepare and serve drinks in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, following beverage-service and safety guidelines.
Follow all State, Federal, and Corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Remove trash and liquor glasses from tables and the function area, and return the bar to the storeroom.
Break down and thoroughly clean the bar, wipe surfaces, empty water from the portable bar, and return equipment and supplies to the proper area.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.