Banquet Bartender

Hotel Bartender & Banquet Bartender Opportunities Available!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour plus tips

Job Type: Part-time

Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager

Location: 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110

Company: Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Latham

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is seeking a friendly, reliable, and experienced Banquet Bartender to provide exceptional beverage service at on-site events, meetings, and special occasions. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Set up, stock, and break down banquet bar areas according to event specifications
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a timely and responsible manner
• Interact with guests in a courteous, engaging, and professional way
• Ensure compliance with all state and local alcohol service laws

• Maintains full knowledge of beer products and descriptions.
• Knowledgeable of proper glassware and pouring techniques.
• Knowledgeable of wine, liquor and other featured beverages.
• Can prepare tap cocktails to recipe specifications and serving procedures.
• Knowledgeable about bar food offerings and current promotions.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and handle difficult situations appropriately
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area before, during, and after events
• Accurately track and report beverage usage and inventory
• Work collaboratively with banquet servers, event staff, and management to ensure smooth event execution
• Washes glassware according to proper sanitation guidelines.
• Follows opening/closing checklists to prepare for business and close down at end of shift.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21
• Previous bartending experience required; banquet or hotel experience preferred
• TIPS/Serve Safe/ ATAP certified preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Understands basic money handling and can make proper change and process credit card transactions.
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Commitment to excellent guest service
• Position requires multi-tasking abilities
• Able to Bend, stoop, and kneel
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required
• Fast paced environment
• Moderate to high noise level

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