Banquet Bartender

Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is looking for an on-call Banquet Bartender to prepare beverages for catered events and assist with bar setup and maintenance. The role requires taking orders, handling payments, and ensuring guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bartending experience, is 21+, and holds RBS and Food Handlers certifications. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to support banquet operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bartending school certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year bartending experience in a medium-high volume environment.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• RBS certification required.
• Food handlers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Open and stock bar before shift; check bar stock and supplies.
• Set bar and garnishes according to service standards.
• Take guests' beverage orders and record in POS; process payments.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages per standards; open wine/champagne.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization; report tips at shift end.
• Complete closing duties and restock for next service; record daily breakage.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma

Bartending school certification

RBS certification

Food handlers certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Hourly Rate: $25.00

The On-Call Banquet Bartender will be responsible for preparing beverages for catered banquet functions, courteously and efficiently; collect payments; assist in maintenance of bar area. Works hours may vary, depending on scheduling needs, flexible hours are required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate


• Graduate of bartending school preferred


• At least 1 year experience as a bartender in a medium to high volume environment.


• Must be 21 years of age.


• RBS certification required.


• Food Handlers certification required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Complete opening duties as assigned, including the following:
  
  
  • Check quality and quantity of all bar stock and supplies using checklist.
  
  
  • Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to banquet facility.
  
  
  • Set bar according to service standards.
  
  
  • Set up all condiments (garnishes, juices, etc.) and beverages according to standards.
  
  
  • Prepare all fresh fruit garnishes according to service standards.
  
  
  • Ensure a sufficient supply of all flatware, glassware, and chinaware for service.
  
  
  • Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas.
  
  
  
  


• Take Guests’ beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques when applicable.


• Record orders of Guests into the point of sale system and receive payment following service procedures.


• Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies.


• Make and serve alcoholic beverages for Guests, cocktail and food servers in accordance with service standards.


• Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with service standards.


• Anticipate Guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy.


• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.


• Remove soiled wares from bar. Clean and wipe down bar regularly during service.


• Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.


• Complete closing duties, such as:
  
  
  • Properly store all reusable goods, liquor, and wine.
  
  
  • Clean all equipment as assigned.
  
  
  • Restock items for next service.
  
  
  • Remove all dirty bus pans and all trash.
  
  
  • Prepare daily breakage sheet.
  
  
  
  


• Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor or Manager on Duty.


• Must be RBS certified.


• Follow supervisor’s instructions and performs other duties as developed, directed or assigned.

The Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 818 595 1000 to let us know the nature of your request.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Hospitality Online