Catering Bartender

The Catering Bartender is responsible for serving variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; including beer, wine, signature cocktails, and mixed drinks for weddings and high-end social catered events. Work is performed under the general direction of the Catering Captain, with some latitude for independent judgment. Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Major Duties/Specific Tasks Serve alcohol in compliance to all Virginia ABC Laws. Stock bar with appropriate levels of glassware, ice, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, and liquor. Set-up and stock cocktail hour satellite bars as needed. Prepare fruit garnishes and stock cocktail beverage napkins and cocktail stirrers. Open, pour, and serve bottled beer and wine. Prepare and serve a collection of standard catering mixed drinks. Prepare and serve signature cocktails. Communicate with guests regarding drink ingredients and make suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails. Coordinate table side wine service and champagne toasts. Ensure drinking guests are of legal age and drinking responsibly. Post event clean-up to include restocking alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, returning unused glassware to correct storage racks, disposing of fruit garnishes and bar trash, wiping down counter and refrigeration space, and cleaning floors behind the bar. Carries out additional duties as assigned by Management Staff. Minimum Qualifications Must be age 21 or over. Ability to prepare and serve high volumes of drink orders. Working knowledge of current sanitation standards and ability to adhere to these standards. Basic knowledge of alcohol service and mixed drink preparation. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including ability to lift 50lbs, stooping, and bending. Exhibit good communication and customer service skills. Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays. Ability to perform a variety of duties including custodial and cleaning tasks. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license with a safe driving record. Possession of or ability to obtain necessary licenses or certifications, including but not limited to TIPs Alcohol certifications. Required to purchase and wear standard uniform. #J-18808-Ljbffr