Bartender - The Morton Arboretum

Bartender - The Morton Arboretum

Join our catering operations team as a bartender and help create memorable experiences through exceptional drink service and hospitality. We're looking for a personable, reliable professional who brings great drinks and positive energy to private events. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, delivers outstanding guest experiences, and takes pride in polished, professional service. From intimate gatherings to lively celebrations, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, fun, safe, and seamless bar experience at every event. Cheers to igniting your passion at Aramark!

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and break down mobile bar stations for private events
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Make beverage recommendations and confidently answer guest questions
• Demonstrate knowledge of craft cocktails, mixing techniques, and polished drink presentation
• Communicate effectively with catering managers, drivers, sales teams, event supervisors, and clients to ensure smooth service
• Adhere to cash handling policies and process cash and credit card transactions through POS systems
• Provide excellent guest service by anticipating needs and ensuring satisfaction in a professional manner
• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor with guests, clients, and coworkers
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork by supporting fellow team members to create a seamless and positive event experience for guests
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and well-stocked bar area at all times
• Conduct inventory counts of products and supplies and communicate needs with the catering manager
• Follow all alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines, including checking identification to verify legal drinking age
• Ensure the security of company assets
• Adhere to dress code, appearance, and grooming standards set by management

Qualifications:

• Previous bartending experience required (private events or high-volume service preferred)
• Strong knowledge of bartending principles, classic cocktails, basic mixology, and current trends
• Exceptional hospitality, friendliness, and comprehensive beverage knowledge
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, fun environment indoors & outdoors
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation and punctuality required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs
• Ability to obtain all Aramark and state/local required alcohol service certifications