Bartender Banquet

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts ® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownershipof getting things done.

• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Job Overview

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 (1) ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, (3) replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and (4) 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Salary: Minimum wage + Service Charges

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.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)

• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting

Other:

• 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.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

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Important information :

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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