Banquet Server/Bartender: Part-Time Openings

The Culinary Institute of America; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America in California is seeking a Banquet Server/Bartender to deliver a positive guest experience and quality service at CIA events across campus locations. You will work as a bartender at events, follow CIA recipes for bar items, and maintain knowledge of food and beverage offerings.

This role requires a High School Diploma, six months of service experience in hospitality, and certifications such as TIPS and ServSafe within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of service experience in a restaurant, hotel or resort.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests by anticipating needs.
• Functions as bartender at events.
• Uses CIA bar recipes for items served from the bar.
• Maintain beverage knowledge for guest service.
• Balance station timing to ensure quality guest experience.
• Inventory and order bar supplies; rotate stock.
• Keep workstations clean and organized.
• Complete setup and side work to stay prepared.
• Maintain each table during service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Punctual

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

The hiring rate for this position is $26.00 per hour.

Position Summary

The Banquet Server/Bartender is responsible for ensuring all guests receive a positive experience. This position is responsible for providing quality service to all customers while ensuring all practices, equipment and inventory are properly maintained.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists guests by anticipating their needs.
• Functions as bartender at events.
• Uses standardized CIA recipes for all items served from bar.
• Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Maintains control and timing throughout station to ensure quality guest experience.
• Conducts physical inventory of storage areas. Orders bar supplies as needed, rotates stock.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of workstations.
• Completes set up and break down side work as assigned with the goal of contributing to an organized, well-prepared work environment.
• Ensures each and every table is maintained during the dining experience according to standard.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Six (6) months of service experience in a restaurant, hotel or resort.

Licenses / Certifications

• TIPS responsible alcohol service certification, or equivalent or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.
• A valid ServSafe® Food Handler card or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Service or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to internal customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Punctual and dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work at both locations of the CIA California Campus (Copia in Napa, CA and Greystone in St. Helena, CA).
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
• Able to bend, stoop or reach as needed
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100° F.