Banquet Bartender - Part-time & On-call

Job Description

Job Description

The Allison Inn & Spa is Oregon Wine Country's first full service luxury resort in the heart of the Willamette Valley.  

Meetings & Events at The Allison Inn & Spa has elegant, dedicated function space in the west wing.  Reflecting the bounty of the Willamette Valley, our seasoned culinary team at JORY delivers an array of elegant foods featuring seasonal catering menus.

At The Allison Inn & Spa, our working philosophy is a commitment to strive for excellence in all we do. We are a passionate and empowered team, inspired by the bounty and warmth of our surroundings and community, genuinely dedicated to providing world-class service and meaningful memories for our guests. Join us as we strive for excellence.

The Allison Inn & Spa Standards of Excellence

• At all times, cultivate a welcoming environment for our guests: great guests with a smile, learn and use guest names, welcome returning guests
• Thank guests and invite them to return
• Consistently demonstrate teamwork – sharing workload responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Maintain confidentiality: refrain from gossip, rumors or inappropriate workplace language
• Interact professionally at all times with guests, suppliers, and other employees
• Support management business decisions
• Learn and comply with The Allison Inn & Spa policies and procedures
• Follows all safety policies and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage guests with in-depth knowledge of cocktails, wines, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Assess guest needs and preferences to make recommendations and promote sales
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following The Allison’s recipes
• Set up, stock, maintain, clean, and break down the bar areas 
• Prepare garnishes and drink batches as needed 
• Ability to serve guests from a bar or tableside 
• Comply will all laws and regulations regarding the service and consumption of alcohol
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Handle all guest requests in a professional and courteous manner 
• Adhere to side work requirements as set forth by banquet managers or banquet captains
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Complete knowledge of the banquet menu
• Suitable wine and beer knowledge to field questions during service
• Ability to work well in team oriented environment
• Assist banquet team with food service, as necessary
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Any additional duties assigned by management

Job Skills/Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Some hospitality industry experience required, preferably in Banquets
• Minimum two (2) year’s experience as a bartender or similar, preferably in banquets 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits.
• Mathematical skills a must, handling of money and giving correct change 
• Good manual dexterity skills 
• Must possess excellent communications skills to include the ability to read/write in English
• Ability to accurately follow written instructions
• Be well organized, multi-task and be able to think/act quickly while maintaining self-composure
• Must have social awareness, be guest sensitive, and possess a good sense of timing
• Pride in personal appearance and a dedication to your profession is necessary   
• Physically fit with good stamina for physical tasks such as moving and lifting furniture and standing for long periods of time
• Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of bartending 
• Minimum availability two (2) days per week (1 during the week and 1 weekend) and to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays
• Willingness to work long hours, irregular shifts, weekends, holidays, and banquet blackout days
• Successful passing of background investigation
• Must have current Food Handler’s card, prior to first shift
• Must have current OLCC permit, prior to first shift
• Adhere to The Allison Inn & Spa grooming and appearance standards, or ability to adjust appearance accordingly

Working conditions/Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, reaching, kneeling for long periods in a confined space, generally up to eight (8) hours per shift.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, or kneeling for extended periods of time, generally up to eight (8) hours per shift
• Work irregular hours dictated by banquet business
• Ability to consistently use hands for pouring, shaking, chopping, muddling and tapping
• Use of hands and arms to feel, handle, reach, and touch
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors
• Ability to transport and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift 100+ pounds with assistance
• May be subject to high noise levels
• Work in a smoke-free and drug-free environment