Banquet Bartender

Shore-Lodge-Whitetail-LLC; McCall (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Banquet Bartender to provide high‑quality service during dining events and to craft cocktails and wine pairings.

You will greet guests, set up the bar, take and enter drink orders into the POS, and deliver beverages promptly.

Candidates should have strong wine knowledge, excellent customer service, cash handling skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and hospitality focus.
• Strong knowledge of wine, liquors, cocktails and mixers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a busy setting.
• Proficiency in cash handling and POS transactions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests.
• Set up hors d’oeuvre/buffet tables and pass food and beverage items as requested.
• Set tables to specifications.
• Set up bar banquet bar to BEO specifications within a specific timeline.
• Follow SOPs to standardize event setup and service.
• Provide beverage service by preparing cocktails, serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Prepare and serve drinks in Shore Lodge specifications.
• Service multiple courses and manage wine service and coffee service as required.
• Deliver food and beverage orders accurately and timely.
• Carry trays from kitchen to serving areas.
• Take drink orders and enter orders into POS, then deliver.
• Possess wine knowledge and proper service techniques.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and provide appropriate service.
• Use basic math to calculate tabs and make change.
• Know Shore Lodge’s history and local area to assist guests.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

BANQUET BARTENDER:

Provide quality service to our guests during their dining experience by executing proper service standards, creating exceptionally well-prepared cocktails and possessing a strong knowledge base of wine and food.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Greet guests
• Set up hors d’oeuvre/buffet tables and pass food and beverage items as requested
• Set tables to specifications
• Set up bar banquet bar to BEO specifications within a specific timeline
• Follow SOPs set in place to standardize event set up and service
• Provide beverage service by preparing cocktails, serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks
• Prepare and serve drinks in a consistent manner to Shore Lodge Specifications
• Be able to provide proper service to a section of the dining room which includes but is not limited to serving multiple courses, watering tables, bussing between courses, clearing after the event, wine service and coffee service
• Deliver food and beverage orders accurately and timely
• Be able to carry trays of food from kitchen area to serving area
• Take drink orders and accurately enter orders into POS, and deliver orders
• Possess a functional wine knowledge with the understanding and ability for proper service
• Anticipate guests’ needs and provide appropriate service
• Use basic math skills to calculate tabs correctly and make change
• Know Shore Lodge’s history and the McCall surrounding area well enough to help familiarize out of town guests with our local offerings
• Assist other team members as needed
• Clean and stock service areas
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Set up a mobile bar in a timely and complete manner
• Communicate effectively with and receive information from guests and team members
• Ability to functionally multi-task while maintaining a high degree of organization and remaining detailed
• Excellent customer service skills, prior AAA 4/Star experience preferred
• Knowledge of wine, liquors, cocktails and mixers, their makeup, history, and flavor profile, preparation and presentation coupled with a thorough knowledge of the ability to prepare to our standards
• Functional knowledge of food techniques for preparation
• Ability to carry on multiple conversations while mixing drinks, and using a POS system
• Excellent cash handling skills
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking and the ability to lift supplies or equipment of 30#’’s or more
• Frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching
• Constant visual and hearing acuity and frequent agility and dexterity required
• Possessing a positive attitude coupled with a sense of maturity and leadership