Event Bartender

Event Bartender

The Catering Event Bartender position is responsible for ensuring that his or her assigned bar is organized and executes a high-quality catering bar-service for banquets, receptions and events to achieve customer satisfaction and retention.

Essential duties and responsibilities include helping to set up, run, and break down bars at events. These bars typically include beer, wine, a variety of liquor, and non-alcoholic products. Bartenders work alone or as a team to set up a beverage service area, making sure the bar is stocked with all necessary supplies and equipment.

During the event, the event bartender is responsible for preparing and mixing beverages for guests, which may involve assessing guests' needs and preferences to make appropriate recommendations.

Responsibilities also include following all company policies and procedures for safety and security, including checking guests' identification for their age when necessary. Good personality, appearance, and communication skills are important for this position.

Catering & event bartender job requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 2 years previous experience as a bartender, basic mathematical and computer skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes. Ability to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check. Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock. Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items. Fully knowledgeable in drink recipes. Knowledge of laws of liquor service. Courteous, professional, and attentive to guests of the events. Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Work as part of a team to maintain guest satisfaction. Follow instructions provided for each specific event. Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical demands and work environment include being able to work on your feet for 8 hours or more. Continually required to walk. Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop or kneel. Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Continually required to talk or hear. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid / hot conditions (weather & non-weather). Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment may regularly be loud. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects & occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 lbs., rarely lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 100 lbs. (with assistance). Safely Load and Unloading of goods and supplies. Valid California Food Handlers Card. Valid ABC Responsible Beverage Service certificate. Covid vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to and from events venues locations, company offices and warehouse.

This is a part-time position. Attendance will be required in line with the business requirements, including at weekends, holidays and in the early mornings as well as evenings, based on rotating scheduling.

Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $27.00). Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k.

Required skills include organizational skills, attention to detail, customer needs assessment, problem solving skills, time management, team collaboration, adaptability, and physical stamina.