Bartender/Attendant

Texas Medical Center•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

III Catering is seeking an experienced Bartender/Attendant to support our catering and events team. This role is responsible for preparing and serving beverages to guests in a friendly, professional, and timely manner. When bar services are not required, the Bartender/Attendant must be able to assist with general catering and event support duties. The ideal candidate has prior catering or event experience, strong customer service skills, and a solid understanding of responsible alcohol service.

Requirements

prior catering or event experience
strong customer service skills
solid understanding of responsible alcohol service

Responsibilities

Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
Prepares syrups, mocktails, batched cocktails for events daily.
Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.
Checks guests at any bar for proper identification.
Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
Receives payment, verifies validity of charges, records charges and ensures transactions are properly executed.
Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.
Performs daily cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.
Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.
Washes and sterilizes stemware.
Performs other duties as assigned not related to bar.