Catering Bartender

Job Overview:

The Catering Bartender focuses on banquets and special events. Position requires high volume bartending skills and focuses on being able to set up remote bars in a variety of settings and locations. Position requires flexibility in weekly schedule and adaptability in services offered. Must have excellent common drink knowledge and superior customer service skills.

Essential Functions:

Customer Service:

· Provide polite and professional service to all guests while maintaining a professional appearance by wearing the appropriate uniform at all times. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment.

Bar/Restaurant Operations:

· Must be able to set-up, maintain and clean up remote bars at a variety of outlets and settings.

· Must have knowledge of setting up and maintaining draft beer systems.

· Must have knowledge of wine service and flavor profiles of classic wine varietals.

· Knowledge of common drink preparation and ability to create unique cocktails and mixology methods.

· Work in collaboration with other bar staff to keep the bar area cleaned; and stick to FHGC standards at all times.

· Responsible for mixing and serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of catering bar and dining rooms while following standard recipes and procedures.

· Arrange glasses and bottles to create a creative display that still meets our bar standards.

· Must have knowledge of proper glassware for bartending and know how to sterilize and wash stemware when necessary.

· Reach out to guests and offer assistance to them before they request it.

Other:

· Must know the proper methods for ensuring customers are of legal drinking age and be able to enforce policies regarding the consumption of alcohol.

· Assist Supervisors and Managers with projects as needed. Assist with monthly beverage inventory.

· Attend caterings meetings as needed.