Banquet Bartender | Part Time The Madison Concourse Hotel

Doppstadt; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking underground

Free employee meal every shift

Discounts at CIRC and Starbucks

Job summary

The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club in Madison, WI is seeking a part-time bartender to craft drinks and deliver exceptional guest service at weddings, banquets and corporate events. Evening and weekend availability is required; base pay plus tips averages $18-$25 per hour.

Join a premier venue renowned for weddings, corporate galas and events, with a team-focused environment and opportunities for growth in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Banquet or event bartending experience preferred.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Positive, outgoing personality with passion for providing exceptional service.
• Familiarity with alcoholic beverages, cocktails, glassware, and service techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft a variety of drinks from classic cocktails to signature beverages.
• Engage with guests to ensure a welcoming, high-quality experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Efficiently handle cash and card transactions with accuracy.
• Assist with setup and teardown at events.

Skills

Banquet/event bartending

Night/Weekend availability

Service-minded attitude

Cocktail knowledge

Job description

The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club is looking for a professional bartender to prepare drinks and provide extraordinary customer service to guests at weddings, banquets and corporate events. This is a part-time position with evening availability and weekends required, starting between 2pm and 3pm. Wage is base + tips averaging $18-$25/hr.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Exciting Environment: Work at a premier venue known for hosting spectacular events. From weddings to corporate galas, you’ll be at the heart of the action.
• Part Time Flexibility: Perfect for those looking to balance work with other commitments. Nights and weekends (starting between 2pm-3pm) are required, giving you the days free!
• Team Spirit: Join a supportive and fun team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and open doors to future career advancements in the hospitality industry.

What You’ll Do

• Craft Delicious Drinks: Create a variety of beverages, from classic cocktails to signature drinks, ensuring each guest has a fantastic experience.
• Engage with Guests: Provide top-notch customer service, making sure every guest feels welcome and taken care of.
• Maintain a Clean Bar: Ensure the bar area is tidy, well stocked, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Handle Transactions: Efficiently manage cash and credit card transactions with accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with Set-Up and Tear Down: Help prepare the bar before events and assist in closing duties after the festivities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Previous bartending experience is preferred, especially in a banquet or event setting.
• Availability: Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Attitude: A positive, outgoing personality with a passion for providing exceptional service.
• Knowledge: Familiarity of alcoholic beverages, cocktail mixology: recipes, preparation methods, glassware, equipment and service preferred.

Benefits

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. The Madison Concourse Hotel is a drug-free workplace.

We hire the most highly qualified people available and provide a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Free employee parking underground
• Free employee meal every shift
• Discounted hotel rooms
• Discounts at CIRC and Starbucks
• 401-K matching retirement plan
• Paid time off
• $1,000 employee referral bonus!
• Cash Advance: Get the money you’ve already earned from work before your paycheck arrives! Available as early as your first shift.
• Up to 30% off hotel rooms at Great Wolf Resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Pet Insurance for all employees
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and celebrates your contributions!

Full-time positions also offer:

• A rich Quartz health insurance plan
• Delta Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Additional life insurance policy

Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Preferred

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Bartender’s License

Preferred

• ServSafe
• TIPS Alcohol Training