Banquet Bartender

Company Overview:

Performance Hospitality is a lifestyle hotel management company committed to providing outstanding service to our guests! We manage a variety of branded, independent hotels in major US markets. We take pride in our ability to deliver exceptional guest and associate experiences by focusing on inspiring individuals through a thoughtful delivery of self-expression hospitality. We believe that providing innovative, cutting-edge practices, along with transparent communications, is a fundamental part of our commitment.

Purpose:

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for the service of banquet bar beverages to banquet guests as required by hotel and company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure bar is well-stocked at all times; Serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations; Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a regular basis.
• Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet/BEO.
• Support Banquet team to ensure all functions run smoothly from start to finish; Serve banquet bar beverages to banquet guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.
• Take orders from banquet guests and prepare drinks to order including: soda, beer, wine and mixed alcoholic beverages. Ensure that all spills and breakage are attended to immediately. Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages.
• Gather all necessary bar supplies, garnishes, spirits, and bar utensils to properly set up banquet bar according to hotel banquet bar standards.
• Handle cash and utilize a POS (Point of Sale) System to enter drink orders (as applicable).
• At conclusion of function, ensure all equipment and supplies are returned to their proper location in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Ensure service corridor safety by transporting all equipment in the proper manner.
• Be responsible in the handling of all equipment and linens.
• Recommend proper maintenance and repair to banquet management and ensure the proper housekeeping of all function space (as applicable).
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of one (1) year bartending experience within a similar environment. TIPS Certified strongly preferred. Previous hotel banquet experience helpful.