Banquet Bartender

KENT ISLAND RESORT; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team at a historic resort where hospitality meets joy and connection. As a Banquet Bartender, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests attending events. Your responsibilities will include providing exceptional service, ensuring responsible alcohol consumption, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. With a focus on teamwork and shared values, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful environment while promoting a culture of kindness and intentionality. If you are passionate about service and eager to be part of a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Plan

Discounted Merchandise

Discounts on Hotel Stays

Exciting Work Culture

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in bartending or event service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and prompt service to guests at events.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and monitor guest consumption.
• Prepare bar area and clean up post-event.

Skills

Customer Service

Responsible Alcohol Service

Event Coordination

Knowledge of Wine Production

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bar Equipment

Point of Sale System

Job description

KENT ISLAND RESORT is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

The culture at Kent Island Resort is built on our shared core VIVÂMEE Values – JOY, HUMILITY, & MINISTRY. JOY means that we are a true team that enjoys serving others and winning together. We have a healthy sense of pride in a job well done. HUMILITY means that we recognize the infinite dignity of each other (both team members & guests) and that we seek to be helpful to everyone no matter what is asked. Additionally, we are not afraid to ask for help or admit when we make a mistake. MINISTRY means that we know that our spirit of hospitality can be a true gift for our guests. We realize the purpose of our daily tasks and duties must be to deliver kindness and love, and that this power of intentionality has the capacity to revive the souls of our guests and our team. We hire, fire, reward, and praise our team members based on these characteristics, so it is essential that you share these core values in order to be a part of our wonderful team.

Come join a fun team with an amazing culture while working in a beautiful environment! Kent Island Resort is a recognized Maryland Historical site and the third oldest English settlement in the United States. The property currently consists of our hotel, a restaurant, kayaking, and several large wedding venues. Today, the Kent Island Resort has recently been acquired by VIVÂMEE Hospitality, with plans to offer a complete revitalization to this beautiful 220-acre property.

About Kent Island Resort: Kent Island Resort is a National Treasure with a history and reputation that extends across America and reaches back in time to its 1820 founding. Kent Island Resort possesses the opportunity to fully live the VIVÂMEE experience - offering guests the chance to separate from technology, experience nature, and to revive their soul. Kent offers numerous ways for guests to experience connection. We have curated culinary experiences, wine tasting events, luxurious guest rooms, hands-on workshops, music events, festivals, and connection with nature. Our Catering & Events are central to our entire business operation. We especially cherish the trust that brides and families invest in us to deliver on their holistic wedding experience. Weddings are the pinnacle expression of our mission and we seek to improve our design, delivery and overall experience for the bride as well as the entire wedding party.

Perks for being a team member:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Full-time team members
• 401k for Full-time team members
• Discounted merchandise and dining
• Discounts on hotel stays at all VIVÂMEE Hospitality resorts
• Exciting work culture
• Promote and portray the VIVÂMEE Values.

Role Overview: The role of a Banquet Bartender is to provide friendly, prompt, and courteous service to our guests attending events while also placing emphasis on responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and portray the VIVÂMEE Values.
• Know, understand, and adhere to company established policies and procedures.
• Take a tour of the winery to help educate yourself on the history, wine production, and farming process to prepare for any questions our customers ask.
• Check and confirm schedule at least two weeks in advance.
• Know where and what time your shift begins before the day of the event.
• Arrive in proper uniform for set-up.
• Ensure uniform is clean, pressed, and neat to present an attractive appearance.
• Review paperwork distributed by event manager to know the number of guests expected and any special requests.
• Retrieve bank from event supervisor and verify the amount before accepting (bartender is responsible for shortages).
• Gather and clean all materials i.e. bar glassware, garnish container, mixer/juice containers needed for the event.
• Stock inventory based on number of guests and beverage arrangement.
• Transport alcohol to and from bar and storage areas.
• Sign transfer records when taking alcohol from and returning to the storage area and have manager of storage area confirm with signature to ensure alcohol accountability.
• Monitor alcoholic consumption of guests for safety and liability purposes.
• Use appropriate beverage portions (measured).
• When cash bar is in effect charge the guest accordingly, accept payments, and complete transactions.
• When hosted bar tally all consumption.
• Dispose bottles at the end of the night in dumpster.
• At the conclusion of the event sweep, mop, empty trash bag, restock trash bag, wipe all surfaces, and stock for next event.
• Do not leave until event supervisor has checked bar area.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

Vivamee Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.