Banquet Bartender - On-Call

Whitetail Club; McCall (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in McCall, Idaho, is seeking a Banquet Bartender on call to provide excellent service during events. Responsibilities include greeting guests, setting up bars and buffet tables, preparing and serving cocktails, and ensuring high service standards. Candidates should have strong wine knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. This role requires physical endurance and a positive, mature attitude while interacting with guests.

Qualifications

• Prior AAA 4/Star experience preferred.
• Functional knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Ability to efficiently set up and manage a mobile bar.
• Able to lift supplies or equipment of 30 lb or more and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve guests with high-quality service.
• Prepare and serve drinks according to standards.
• Set up bar and buffet tables according to specifications.
• Handle multiple tasks while maintaining organization.
• Assist other team members and keep service areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Customer service skills

Wine knowledge

Mixology

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Communication

AAA 4/Star

Tools

POS System

Job description

Banquet Bartender – On‑Call

Provide quality service to our guests during their dining experience by executing proper service standards, creating exceptionally well‑prepared cocktails, and possessing a strong knowledge base of wine and food.

What You Get To Do

• Greet guests
• Set up hors d’oeuvre/buffet tables and pass food and beverage items as requested
• Set tables to specifications
• Set up bar banquet bar to BEO specifications within a specific timeline
• Follow SOPs set in place to standardize event set up and service
• Provide beverage service by preparing cocktails, serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks
• Prepare and serve drinks in a consistent manner to Shore Lodge Specifications
• Serve a section of the dining room which includes but is not limited to serving multiple courses, watering tables, bussing between courses, clearing after the event, wine service and coffee service
• Deliver food and beverage orders accurately and timely
• Carry trays of food from kitchen area to serving area
• Take drink orders and accurately enter orders into POS, and deliver orders
• Possess functional wine knowledge with the understanding and ability for proper service
• Anticipate guests’ needs and provide appropriate service
• Use basic math skills to calculate tabs correctly and make change
• Know Shore Lodge’s history and the McCall surrounding area well enough to help familiarize out‑of‑town guests with local offerings
• Assist other team members as needed
• Clean and stock service areas
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Set up a mobile bar in a timely and complete manner
• Communicate effectively with and receive information from guests and team members
• Functionally multi‑task while maintaining a high degree of organization and remaining detailed
• Excellent customer service skills; prior AAA 4/Star experience preferred
• Knowledge of wine, liquors, cocktails and mixers, their makeup, history, and flavor profile, preparation and presentation coupled with a thorough knowledge of the ability to prepare to our standards
• Functional knowledge of food techniques for preparation
• Ability to carry on multiple conversations while mixing drinks, and using a POS system
• Excellent cash handling skills
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking and the ability to lift supplies or equipment of 30# or more
• Frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching
• Constant visual and hearing acuity and frequent agility and dexterity required
• Possessing a positive attitude coupled with a sense of maturity and leadership