On-Call Banquet Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra Travel Collection•Keystone, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests. We’re hiring for an On-Call/Intermittent Banquet Bartender! The Banquet Bartender position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft, and decanting wine to achieve the best taste during banquets.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred.
Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.
Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate.
Knowledge of brands, selections and recipes helpful.
Knowledge of basic sanitation.
Throughout shift: Constantly: Standing, walking, handling, reaching and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally: Sitting, reaching overhead, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, lifting/carrying over 50 lbs, and pushing/pulling over 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
Maximize sale by using menu and beverage knowledge and suggestive selling techniques. Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established Xanterra alcohol policies and State and local regulations.
Maintain cleanliness of service areas. Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
Responsible for collecting accurate payment from the guest and depositing the exact amount of sales.
Other duties as assigned.