Banquet Bartender Job Description
Banquet Bartender Duties & Responsibilities
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Banquet Bartender Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Banquet Bartender
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Education for Banquet Bartender
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Employers hiring for the banquet bartender job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in Education, General Education, Associates, Hotel Management, Supervision, Business
Skills for Banquet Bartender
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Banquet Bartender Examples
Banquet Bartender Job Description
- Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar
- Complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, , according to specified procedures
- Must take control of cocktail servers
- Must be familiar with Beverage policies and procedures, Banquet menu and policies and procedures
- Pours drinks according to established recipes
- Preform side duties such as cleaning, garnish preparation, miscellaneous preparation, stocking
- Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, wash and sanitize glasses and utensils
- Able to read a BEO
- Know all ballroom locations
- Knowledge of commonly ordered drinks
- Two or more years’ experience as high-end Bartender preferred
- Must have bartending experience
- Age must be at least 21 yrs
- Experience Required - Fine Dining Preferred
- A working knowledge of the most common cocktails, mixed drinks and specialty drinks
- Alcohol Intervention and Coach Certified (C.A.R.E)
Banquet Bartender Job Description
- Maintain consumption reports
- Knowledge of black out procedures
- Maintain assigned portable bar
- Comply with alcohol card guidelines, maintain card on person
- Responsible that all opening, closing and cleaning procedures are completed
- Plan and maintain par levels for bar inventory
- Understand and abide by the proper procedures for setting up and breaking down the bar
- Maintain familiarity with, and follow, all revenue and cash handling procedures
- Adhere to predefined drink service guidelines
- Follow proper procedures for responding to, and procuring, drink substitutions as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent with three years bartending experience
- One year fine dining or high-end resort experience preferred
- Maintain knowledge of products, drink recipes, and where to find relevant supplies
- Restock bar and glassware as needed
- Consistently follow rules for procuring beverages from banquet supply areas
- Report any need for housekeeping and/or repairs of banquet equipment to appropriate personnel
Banquet Bartender Job Description
- Observe and adhere to all liquor liability laws and policies
- Perform all side-work duties
- Keep all bar areas neat and clean, maintain and clean as you go policy
- Perform side duties such as cleaning, garnish preparation, miscellaneous preparation, stocking, Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays
- Ensure all alcohol is removed from counters and tables prior to required closing time
- Close bar down properly
- Follow proper procedures for stocking and cleaning bar area
- Ensure opening and closing duties are performed to ensure bar readiness at all times
- Flexible schedule with availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays for event-based needs
- Team player with willingness to complete bar back rotation as assigned
- Must be 21 years or older (alcohol service)
- Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to regularly bend, stretch and reach
- Previous bartending OR banquets experience required
- Valid Food Handler’s Card and TIPS Card (or equivalent) are required
- Must have alcohol training certification (TIPS) or the ability to obtain
Banquet Bartender Job Description
- Knowledge of all drinks, recipes and specials offered
- Fill requisitions
- Tender all checks opened in you number
- Knowledge of the NCR including running all of the necessary reports as Cashier
- Basic knowledge of the menu and any menu specials offered for that particular day
- Never leave the bar unattended without designating a qualified person to cover the bar until you return
- Answer the phone when needed (i.e., orders)
- Ability to properly mix drinks following established standards and recipes
- Take orders from guests / servers and prepare accordingly
- Accuracy with numbers for cash handling accordingly and inventory responsibilities
- Must have valid alcohol training certification (TIPS)
- Must have valid CA Food Handler's Card
- Minimum age of 21 to serve alcoholic beverages
- To take and pass all training provided and required by the Banquet Department to complete daily operational job duties
- MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL SATURDAYS
- Must have 3 years of bartending experience
Banquet Bartender Job Description
- Handle multiple demands at the same time
- Insure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations and rules regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages
- Properly set up bar for functions
- Prepare and serve beverages during banquet events
- Assist with food service during banquet events, as needed
- Perform all banquet side-work as designated by the Banquet Captain and Manager
- Report to Banquet management any need for housekeeping and/or repairs of banquet equipment
- Adhere to established pouring standard and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs
- Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease
- Complete paperwork such as consumption report, incident reports, according to specified procedures
- Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
- Valid Food Handler’s, Alcohol Awareness, and TIPS Certified (or equivalent) are required
- Cash handeling experience required
- Must have alcohol training certification (TABC/TIPS or equivilent)
- Must have alcohol training certification (Smart Serve)
- At least 1 year bartending experience required