Banquet Bartender - Friday and Saturday

Bartolottas; Town of Hartland (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Company-Paid Life Insurance (Full Time

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Dining Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

The Bartolotta Restaurants are seeking a Catering Bartender to pour wine, beer, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages for catered events. You will manage stock, assist guests, and ensure the bar runs smoothly as evening shifts are common.

Ideal candidates have mixology training, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a dynamic environment. This role offers great pay and opportunities for professional growth within a respected hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drink preparation and service.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and presentation skills with focus on service customers.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down beverage stations for catered events.
• Receive drink orders from guests.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks.
• Take and process payments as necessary.
• Prepare garnishes and ensure bar supplies are stocked.
• Maintain clean and organized bar spaces.
• Display bar products attractively.
• Verify guests are of legal drinking age with photo IDs.
• Refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons.
• Communicate effectively with guests and managers.

Skills

Drink preparation

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Calm under pressure

Education

Bartending/mixology training

Job description

Description

What are we looking for?

Wine, beer, or cocktails—your pour sets the tone. Our Banquet Bartenders bring energy and style to every event, helping guests celebrate in a way they’ll never forget. This fast-paced role offers great pay, mostly evening shifts, and a chance to be part of memorable occasions.

Full job description below for specific responsibilities and requirements

What makes us great?

We look for people who have what we call a "hospitality heart," characterized by a commitment to providing excellence, a passion for taking care of our guests, and a “can-do” attitude. We're a family-run business, and we consider our team members part of The Bartolotta Restaurants family.

The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first-class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 18 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities. As a forward-thinking and respected company, we also give back to our community through Care-a-lotta, a charitable program that supports numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee.

At The Bartolotta Restaurants, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from the products we source to the food and service we deliver every day in our restaurants and catering venues. Our greatest asset in our company is our team members because, without them, we wouldn't be in business.

What do we have to offer?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members both personally and professionally, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full Time Only)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance (Full Time Only)
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Full Time Only)
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (Full Time Only)
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• LegalShield and IDShield Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Complimentary Workday Family Meal
• Dining Discounts at Bartolotta Fine Dining Locations
• Discounted Discovery World Passes
• Discounted Fiserv Forum Tickets – Look at putting in the

In addition to these benefits, you will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class mentors who provide hands-on training and development opportunities to support your career growth. If you have a passion for excellence and hospitality, we would love to welcome you to our team.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Catering Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to event guests, oversees stock of liquor and bar supplies, and ensures the needs of guests are met.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily set-up and breakdown of beverage products for catered events.
• Receive drink orders from guests.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Take and process payments as necessary.
• Ensure that fruit and other garnishes and ingredients are prepared ahead of opening of the bar.
• Maintain bar spaces ensuring they are clean and organized.
• Attractively display bar products, glasses, and bottles
• Ensure customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo ID’s
• Use proper judgment and discretion, and when necessary, refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Communicate effectively with guests and managers to handle last minute requests.

All Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of drink preparation and service
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and presentation skills with focus on service customers.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training required.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:??
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.??
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.??
• Ability to understand and communicate with customers to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds at a time.
• Non-slip shoes are required during shift.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.