Banquets Bartender

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection®•Scottsdale, AZ

12h

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender prepares and serves beverages at events held in the hotel’s ballrooms and other function spaces, delivering a polished, gracious, and high-quality guest experience. The role sets up and breaks down event bars, prepares drinks to recipe, and serves guests efficiently during high-volume service. Working closely with banquet servers, captains, and the events team, the bartender keeps event bars stocked, organized, and running smoothly while contributing to guest satisfaction, beverage quality, and event revenue.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in a similar role.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid health certificate and food handler certification where required by the applicable jurisdiction.
Ability to serve alcohol responsibly and verify guest age in accordance with applicable law and property policy.
Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and bar operations.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous bartending experience in a restaurant, bar, or resort.
Bilingual ability appropriate to the property's guests.
Familiarity with point of sale systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages to recipe and standard at banquet and catered events.
Provide warm, engaging service to guests at event bars in ballrooms and other function spaces.
Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to confirm bar setup, beverage menus, and service requirements.
Set up and break down event bars, including glassware, garnishes, ice, beverages, and equipment.
Take and enter orders accurately using the point of sale system, or process drink tickets, cash bar sales, and consumption records as required.
Verify guest age and serve alcohol responsibly in accordance with applicable law and property policy.
Monitor guest consumption and intervene appropriately.
Maintain bar cleanliness, stock, and par levels throughout events, restocking as needed.
Handle cash and card transactions accurately and reconcile the bar at the end of each event.
Coordinate beverage service with banquet servers, captains, and the kitchen to keep service timely and consistent.
Perform setup, closing, and inventory duties, including requisitioning and returning beverage stock.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible service standards.
Maintain and clean bar equipment.
Perform other duties as requested by management.