Banquet Bartender

HEI Hotels & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision insurance

PTO benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wyndham San Diego Bayside is seeking a Banquet Server to assist our events team and ensure a positive guest experience during banquet functions. You will staff bars, prepare beverages, and coordinate with kitchen and event staff to deliver a seamless experience.

The role requires guest service skills, familiarity with alcoholic beverage service, and the ability to work long shifts in a fast-paced hotel environment. This is an on-site position in San Diego, with standard banquet hours.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience or similar preferred.
• Must communicate well with guests.
• Must have basic knowledge of service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to serve drinks and prep garnishes.
• Ability to stand and work for long periods.
• Ability to follow safety and labeling instructions.
• Current Food Handler Card and RBS Alcohol Server Certification

Responsibilities

• Check Banquet Event Orders to determine function, guests and bar type.
• Set up portable bar in function area according to policies.
• Make and serve drinks following established guidelines and safety controls.
• Abide by state, federal and corporate requirements for serving alcohol.
• Remove trash and glasses; return bar to storeroom.
• Breakdown, clean bar thoroughly and return equipment.
• Be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Mathematical skills

Verbal and written communication

Stamina / long hours

Food handler card

Alcohol server certification

Job description

About Us

Embodying Southern California's laid-back style, the Wyndham San Diego Bayside pairs a refreshingly vintage vibe with all the modern-day essentials that San Diego visitors crave. Here at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, we pride ourselves on our diverse culture and the amazing benefits of becoming an associate! Join our team of diverse individuals that work together to create lasting memories for our guests. We offer free lunch, discounted parking and a welcoming environment for all of our associates.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check Banquet Event Orders to determine function, number of guests and type of bar (house, premium, cash, open, etc.)
• Set up portable bar in function area according to standard policies and procedures.
• Make and serve drinks to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner following established guidelines, policies and procedures regarding beverages and safety controls are prescribed by the company, the state and the hotel.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Remove all trash and liquor glasses from tables, tablecloths, trash and liquor from function area. *Return bar to storeroom.
• Breakdown, clean bar thoroughly; wipe surface areas and empty water in portable bar. Return all equipment and supplies to proper area.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience or similar preferred.
• Must communicate well with guests.
• Must have basic knowledge of service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Current Food Handler Card and current RBS Alcohol Server Certification

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.