Banquet Bartender - The Starting Gate

Job Description

Job Description

Banquet Bartender - The Starting Gate

GreatHorse - The Starting Gate

Position Summary:

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for working directly with our guests, mixing and serving drink orders. The bartender is also responsible for verifying age requirements, knowing a variety of established recipes, and managing the bar's inventory as well as cleaning bar supplies throughout each working shift.

Compensation: $18.00

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO),401K and Roth

Your Role:

• Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly (i.e., last call times).
• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
• Replenish beverages when necessary and check with guests to make sure they are satisfied.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of the bar, tables, and other tools.
• Follow all setup guidelines.
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks.
• Document and communicate any incidents/accidents immediately to management during shift or event.
• Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies.
• Requisition all necessary supplies, specifically bottle-for-bottle liquor restock, transporting supplies from storeroom to bar set-up area as required.
• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area.
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs promptly, ensuring no shortages through the scheduled function time.
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, and completing daily cleaning checklists.
• Follow attendance rules and always go to work regularly.
• Maintain reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Availability to work various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Physical ability and stamina to manage, carry, and/or lift items up to forty pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for the entire shift.
• Knowledge of beverage ingredients
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to take initiative and perform job functions with diligence, speed, and accuracy.

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.
• Required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

Our Story

Nestled in the heart of scenic western Massachusetts, The Starting Gate at GreatHorse offers an unparalleled setting for your special event. With rustic elegance and picturesque views, our venue provides the perfect blend of charm and sophistication. We pride ourselves on offering a truly exclusive experience, hosting only one event per day to ensure your celebration is the sole focus of our dedicated team. Enjoy five-star dining tailored to your tastes and impeccable service in an atmosphere of luxury and refinement. From our expansive grounds to the carefully designed interiors, The Starting Gate offers an unforgettable backdrop for any occasion!

GreatHorse, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.