Banquet Bartender

The Brown Hotel; Shawnee (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Brown Hotel, renowned Louisville property, is seeking a Banquet Bartender to craft and serve drinks at weddings and events, delivering attentive, high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll maintain a clean, organized bar, assist guests, and work closely with the Banquet Manager. This role offers growth within our food & beverage operations and exposure to a nationally recognized hospitality program.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Sufficient education and literacy to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required with or without accommodations.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mixing and serving beverages at events, maintaining bar cleanliness.
• Provide exceptional customer service and guest experience.
• Report to Banquet Manager.
• Opportunities for advancement within hospitality roles.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Education

No education required

Bartender training

Job description

Banquet Bartender

As a Banquet Bartender, you’ll craft and serve drinks during special events while ensuring guests receive attentive, high-quality service. You’ll maintain a clean, organized bar area and contribute to the overall success of each event. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and looking to grow in food and beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities

• You'll play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for our guests at special events and functions.
• Your daily tasks will include mixing and serving beverages, maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, and providing exceptional customer service.
• You'll report to the Banquet Manager.
• A job as a banquet bartender can lead to opportunities as a bar manager, sommelier, or even food and beverage manager, making it an excellent choice for those who are passionate about the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

• No educational minimum is required
• Previous experience in a similar or related position
• A combination of education and hospitality experience will be considered

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as bartender training.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.