Bartender Banquet

IHG•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests during banquet/catering functions. Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs. Follow procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and to minimize waste and misuse of liquor. Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable. Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales. Set up banquet bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies; inventory unused liquor and beverages. Perform pre- and post-shift side work (set-up cart, empty ice-bins, securing liquor, etc.). Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service. Complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc. according to specified procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills.
Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks.
Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments.
Must meet state legal age requirements.
Must speak fluent English.
Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)
Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, servers, and supervisor.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing paperwork, etc.
Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests during banquet/catering functions.
Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
Follow procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items.
Follow procedures to ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable.
Replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner.
Minimize waste and misuse of liquor.
Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease.
Notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers.
Check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar.
Promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales.
Set up banquet bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
Inventory unused liquor and beverages.
Perform pre- and post-shift side work (set-up cart, empty ice-bins, securing liquor, etc.).
Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
Complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc. according to specified procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.