Banquet Bartender

Banquet Bartender

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for welcoming and taking care of our guests throughout their event with warmth and a high level of professionalism. The bartender is responsible for set-up and take down of all banquet bar events. This is to include careful logistics of what is on the Banquet Event Order. The bartender prepares drink orders for guests attending events, according to specified recipes using measuring systems. This is a part-time position that requires flexible availability including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare drink orders for guests in a timely manner according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
• Take food and drink order from bar patrons
• Collect accurate payment from guests for drinks served.
• Count bank at beginning and end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies and secure bank.
• In-depth menu knowledge of all alcoholic beverages and wines as well as restaurant menus to include ingredients, dish preparation, specials. Suggest appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages.
• Must be able to carry out all server functions.
• Perform other duties as required, opening, and closing side work and restocking.
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas of the bar. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools.
• Maintain organization of the liquor bin and other bar storage areas.
• Take part as needed in inventory of items necessary for daily bar service and monthly inventories.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $16.90 hourly rate plus service charge averaging $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
• 401(k) Matching
• Aflac Supplemental
• Employee Discount

Grow With Us

Appellation is a culinary-focused hotel company that embraces authenticity and locality in everything we do. We believe in the power of regional character, community, and culture to create exceptional experiences for our guests. Appellation gathers the best from each of our destinations to nurture the growth of the next generation of hoteliers and culinarians. Every element of an Appellation experience is true to place, thoughtfully composed, and crafted with the highest regard to quality.

Wine & Roses, operated by Appellation, offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin's leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Requirements

• Must be of legal drinking age.
• At least 2 years of Bartending experience.
• Effective at working multiple priorities, working under stress, time management and exercise good judgment with guest and employee situations and challenges.
• Must have flexibility in performing different job roles within the restaurant.
• Knowledgeable in the use of POS system and accuracy of order entries.

In order to perform the duties and requirement for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

• Constant standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs; bending of neck.
• Frequent walking, carrying of bottles, tray with drinks and plate(s) of food, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting of body and neck, power grasping and reaching below, above and at shoulder level
• Occasional carrying case of wine & beverage items, stooping to ground level to retrieve items

Work will be conducted in a kitchen environment requiring the ability to carry loaded trays on slippery surfaces and handle hot plates and equipment with proper personal protective equipment. Work will also be conducted in the outside areas of the property which may be hot, cold, noisy, and in the presence of dust, and during all weather conditions. You must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; constantly walk and stand for long periods (up to 4 hours) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; walking over uneven ground and up and down stairs to service guests with or without reasonable accommodation. See and read a POS and printed material with or without vision aids. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.