Special Event Bartender / Off-site Catering Bartender

Harvest Moon Catering•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC), we provide consistent and thoughtful attention to details, exceptional food, and exceptional service. We are looking for talented and high-performing employees to join our team to help create and execute our clients' visions for their events. The Event Bartender provides excellent and professional service to guests, ensuring an optimal dining experience. Event bartenders are expected to be attentive to guest needs and make them feel welcome, comfortable, important, and relaxed.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic cocktails, beers, wines and standard liquor pours OR a willingness to learn.
Being able to arrive on time, ready to work with a full uniform in proper condition.
Making sure personal hygiene is in order.
Being a team player.
Follows directions well.
Performs well under pressure and remains calm.
Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to pay attention to inventory of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Communicate with Bar Captain(manager) regarding inventory levels.
Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment.
Basic computer skills, ability to navigate the internet.
Must own a smartphone in order to receive work requests in order to confirm or decline them within a 48 hour period.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate appropriately with guests.
Maintain and express a positive customer service attitude.
Ability to set tables, fold napkins, and polish glassware and silver in a timely fashion.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch for 6+ hours at a time.
Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior bartending experience preferred.
High school diploma preferred, but not required.
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

Properly set up the bar area(s) in accordance with room schematics within the parameters put in place by the event timeline.
Organize bar area(s) for maximum productivity.
Follow Catering Captain’s instructions by following staff assignments.
Provide assistance to servers as needed.
Interact and communicate professionally with guests.
Familiarize yourself with the menu to understand drink recipes, restrictions, allergies and any special requests.
Required to do wine service on certain events and have flexibility regarding being able to do plated service as well.
Breakdown and clean bar and event space, including consolidating products and loading on truck.
Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by management.