Banquet Bartender

crestline-external; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare plans

401k Savings Plan with Company Match

Educational Assistance

Travel Discounts

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Bartender in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will mix and serve drinks, ensuring a high-quality guest experience while adhering to safety standards.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of bartending experience, and relevant certifications. The company offers competitive pay of $13 per hour plus tips, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years to serve alcoholic beverages.
• 1 year experience as a Bartender or Barback.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Ability to compute basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve drinks to guests according to hotel standards.
• Check identification to verify age for alcohol purchase.
• Balance cash receipts and clean bar equipment.
• Stock the bar with supplies and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Mixing drinks

Communication skills

Knowledge of drink recipes

Education

High School Graduate or GED

TIPS or CARE certification

Job description

Overview

The Banquet Bartender will mix and serve drinks to guest in accordance with hotel standards of food and beverage quality, presentation, sanitation, and warm hospitality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect money for drinks.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Serve wine and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Prepare all drink orders for guests according to specified recipes.
• Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred.
• Experience in Bartending as Bartender or Barback.
• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• 1 year experience as a Bartender or Barback.
• Must be TIPS, CARE (or equivalent) certified, or become certified by first day on the job.
• Must have good understanding of the English language.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Compute basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of various drink recipes and beverage service standards.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

Pay rate is $13 + tips

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work. Benefits include Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more! *Benefits may vary depending on location. *No application deadline. All positions posted on an on-going basis until filled*