Banquet Bartender Job Description
Banquet bartender
provides prompt and efficient dispensing of all Beverage items available in designated outlet according to recipes and standards.
Banquet Bartender Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective banquet bartender job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included banquet bartender job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Efficiently serve wine, bottled or draft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with proper garnishes
The Banquet Server serves guest needs by providing exceptional knowledge of food & beverage menu items information regarding preparation methods
Knowledgeable about beverages served, their garnish, contents and preparation methods
Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards
Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures
Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts
Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions
Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, as needed
Banquet Bartender Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Banquet Bartender
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TIPS, MAST, SMART, RASP, T.A.B.C, DLC
Education for Banquet Bartender
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
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
Desired skills for banquet bartender include:
Liquors
Beers and wines
Garnishes
Contents and preparation methods
Menu items
Beverage menus being offered at the banquet
Characteristics of beverages
Designated glassware to be used
VIPS
Beer
Desired experience for banquet bartender includes:
Provide guidance to guests on resort activities, dining options and general resort and regional information
Responsible for set-up and tear-down of satellite bars
Collects and polishes all glassware needed for each bar
Proactive in limiting potential problems and liability associated with excessive drinking by guests
Assists the Banquet Team as needed
Assists with the creation of new drink recipes
Banquet Bartender Examples
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Banquet Bartender Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a banquet bartender. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for banquet bartender
- 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
Qualifications for banquet bartender
- 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)
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Banquet Bartender Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of banquet bartender. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for banquet bartender
- 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
Qualifications for banquet bartender
- 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
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Banquet Bartender Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a banquet bartender. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for banquet bartender
- 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
Qualifications for banquet bartender
- 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
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a banquet bartender. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for banquet bartender
- 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
Qualifications for banquet bartender
- 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
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Banquet Bartender Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a banquet bartender. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for banquet bartender
- 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
Qualifications for banquet bartender
- 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