Banquet Bar Porter

The Marcus Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a premier luxury hotel in downtown Milwaukee as a Banquet Bar Back, where every day is a celebration! In this engaging role, you will prepare and service bars for events, ensuring guests enjoy their favorite drinks while maintaining a fun and efficient atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include managing supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional service. With fantastic benefits and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering memorable experiences.

Benefits

Free meals every shift

Room discounts

Discounts at cafes and restaurants

Discounted parking rates

Movie theater coupons

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation days

Annual wage increases

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic math skills for inventory and portion sizes.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service the bar for events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of bar areas during service.
• Assist bartenders and manage supplies efficiently.

Skills

Preparation of alcoholic beverages

Basic mathematics

Manual dexterity

English language comprehension

Ability to work in confined spaces

Physical lifting and carrying

Job description

Every day at work is a party! As a Banquet Bar Back, you will prepare permanent and portable bars for events and tend to the guests. This position is about having fun while working efficiently to ensure guest satisfaction. You are responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of the bar, as well as maintaining the guests’ drinks of choice.

Do you strive to set yourself apart by your gracious service and impeccable style? Are you passionate and energetic about delivering exceptional experiences to guests in the premier luxury hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, The Pfister is looking for outstanding people like you to be a part of our team and continue its iconic legacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Retrieve orders from storeroom. Visually check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure accuracy. Upon delivery to the bar, re-check items with Beverage Supervisor for completeness and store in appropriate places.
2. Cut, slice, and peel perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pour juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Store back-up supplies needing refrigeration in proper containers for later use.
3. Check and assist bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both Banquet bars and portable bar service areas.
4. Replenish bar with any items necessary throughout service periods.
5. Maintain cleanliness of bar areas, beer lockers, and wine refrigeration and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
6. Scoop ice from ice bins, transport to service areas and replenish ice containers for usage.
7. Box and save empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
8. Transport portable bars and tap units and replace and perform routine maintenance requirements on both units to ensure working order.
9. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management, e.g., clean guest spills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be knowledgeable in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
2. Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts, understand portion sizes, and assist with inventory.
3. Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs, and extend arms overhead to stock items.
4. Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
5. Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
6. Ability to work in confined spaces.
7. Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs.

BENEFITS:

Along with being a Marcus Hotels & Resorts associate, you will receive amazing benefits!

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties and Historic Hotels of America properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts cafes, bars, restaurants and lounges - not to mention, great deals on golfing, skiing and spa
• Discounted parking rates
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Paid vacation days
• Annual wage increases
• Holiday, jury duty and bereavement pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program and additional retirement benefits
• Recognition programs
• Unlimited employee referral bonus

The Pfister Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

• Hourly/Yearly Wage: 13.47/hr