Banquet Bartender (On-Call)

Sage Hospitality; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an On-Call Banquet Bartender to join their award-winning team. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for guests at a luxury hotel. The ideal candidate will be responsible for mixing drinks, serving guests, and ensuring the bar area is clean and well-maintained. With a commitment to guest satisfaction, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive. Join a team that values energy, passion, and a dedication to excellence in hospitality.

Benefits

Complimentary cafeteria

401k matching

Hotel discounts

$50 TriMet monthly subsidy

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle cash.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, mix drinks, serve guests, and maintain bar cleanliness.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and compliance with liquor laws.
• Handle cash and process transactions accurately.

Skills

Bartending

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Mixology

Education

Bartending training and certification

TIPS Certification

Job description

Come join the award-winning team at the Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland as an On-Call Banquet Bartender. The perfect candidate is passionate about service and creating indigenous experiences for each guest or event! Poised in the heart of the city’s center within the walls of one of Portland's most beloved landmarks, the stately Meier & Frank Building, the Nines Hotel honors the structures storied past, both in its striking decor and impeccable service.

As part of the Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on providing a luxurious experience catered to the needs of each specific event in our 14,000 square feet of Banquet and Convention space. We connect the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally focused food and beverage experiences for all event types.

Job Overview

Responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and clean-up of bar area while ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

Responsibilities

1. Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
2. Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
3. Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
4. Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
5. Know and comply with state liquor laws.
6. Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified

Experience: Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs. Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Bending/kneeling -ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Must be able to use records and all special requests. Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks. Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations. Ability to accurately count cash. Ability to operate cash register.

The Nines Hotel is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, the Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Our location is right next to the center of all MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.