Bartender - Catering/Banquet

LodgeWorks•Mc Lean, VA

About The Position

The Bartender creates a positive environment for guests enjoying cocktails, liquor, wine, other beverages, and food. The primary responsibility is to meet and exceed guest expectations while serving drinks and responding to guest requests. The role also includes maintaining a clean bar, learning food, cocktail, and wine menus, and completing other tasks requested by management.

Requirements

Be a team player with a heart for hospitality.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be customer-focused, keeping guests, clients, and employees at the forefront.
Be nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
Be comfortable following directions, guidelines, and work objectives.
Be capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
Be capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
Be capable of reaching overhead, using both hands, leaning over, stooping, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a POS.
At least 1 year of previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

Greet guests promptly and ensure they are seated in a timely and friendly manner.
Verify guests’ identification and age when necessary.
Prepare traditional, classic, and specialty cocktails listed on the menu.
Check regularly with guests to ensure they are satisfied with their food and drinks.
Accept guest payments, process credit card charges, and make change.
Maintain thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, and promotions.
Manage an assigned house bank and follow cash-handling procedures.
Record and balance receipts, and close all checks daily.
Complete opening and closing side work.
Communicate allergy and dietary restriction information when applicable.
Maintain pre-batched cocktails, liquor and wine inventory, and bar supplies.
Arrange bottles and glasses attractively and functionally to support drink preparation and beverage promotion.
Build rapport with regular customers and foster a positive atmosphere.
Comply with applicable certification requirements, including Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, and Safety.
Follow federal, state, and corporate food and alcohol laws and policies.
Prepare, cut, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
Report equipment or bar maintenance problems to the Manager immediately.
Ensure tips are properly reported for tax purposes.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the bar, including counters, sinks, utensils, glassware, shelves, and storage areas.
Memorize food, cocktail, and wine list menus.
Provide customer service according to LodgeWorks standards during the dining experience.
Assist with other tasks as requested by management.