Banquet Bartender

Leonard's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonard's is seeking a dynamic bartender for our luxury catering facility. The bartender will craft signature drinks and provide the highest level of hospitality at elegant events, ensuring memorable experiences for guests.

In a fast-paced setting, you will manage orders, stock and set up the bar, verify age, process payments, and maintain a spotless service area while delivering exceptional guest service and beverage presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced service environments.
• Ability to multitask and manage several beverage stations.
• Strong communication and guest interaction skills.
• Knowledge of beverage preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Verify guest age and comply with alcohol service laws.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Set up and stock bar with beverages and supplies per event orders.
• Prepare signature drinks as requested by event hosts.
• Take beverage orders from guests or staff.
• Serve wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Maintain clean bar area and service space.
• Handle credit card sales for events with Cash Bars.
• Prepare garnishes and fruit for beverages.
• Break down bar and return beverages to storage.
• Plan, organize, and control bar operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bartending certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Leonard's is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and innovative bartender at our luxury catering facility. The bartender is responsible for providing the highest quality of hospitality and beverage service for guests in an array of elegant events. At Leonard's the bartender will craft signature drinks and generate memorable experiences for event guests.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper identification of customers to verify age requirements for consumption of alcohol.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Set-up and stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, and straws in accordance with the BEO.
• Prepare signature beverages as requested by event hosts.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from customers.
• Serve wine, beer, alcoholic mixed beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables as needed.
• Conduct credit card sales for events with “Cash Bars”.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing beverages.
• Responsible for breakdown of bar area and to return all beverages to the Steward’s office.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of the bar.

Job Requirements:

• Work is conducted in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to multitask and organize many different projects.
• Ability to communicate and to convey information effectively.
• Must conduct oneself in a consistently positive, professional manner of high integrity and honesty.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to arrange items or actions in a particular order according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Ability to learn programs specific to the company and job function.
• Multitasking ability.
• Identifying and solving problems.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize work.

Position Requirements:

• The physical demands described are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee may be required to lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Certification:

• Must possess a minimum of (1) bartending license or certification from an institution recognized by the company.