Bartender Banquet - On Call

InterContinental Hotels Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is seeking a banquet bartender to prepare and serve beverages for wedding receptions, conferences and other events. You will adhere to pouring standards, ensure safety and proper storage of liquor, and help minimize waste while providing excellent guest service.

You will greet guests, upsell house drinks, and assist with setup and breakdown of the banquet bar. The role requires knowledge of beverages, strong English communication, and ability to handle physical

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Specialized knowledge of bartending and drink preparation.
• Must meet state legal drinking age and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests during banquet/catering functions.
• Adhere to pouring standards and recipes to ensure consistency and control costs.
• Ensure security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, and monitor cash/transactions as applicable.
• Promote house drinks and use up-selling skills to maximize sales.
• Set up banquet bar, inventory liquor and supplies, and perform side work.
• Prepare and serve beverages promptly per established standards and responsible service.
• Complete consumption and incident reports; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Upselling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
  of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Job Overview

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests during banquet/catering functions.

• Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
• Follow procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, (3) replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and (4) to minimize waste and misuse of liquor.
• Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
• Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales.
• Set up banquet bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies; inventory unused liquor and beverages. Perform pre- and post-shift side work (set-up cart, empty ice-bins, securing liquor, etc.).
• Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc. according to specified procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Salary: Minimum wage + Service Charges

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills.Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments. Must meet state legal age requirements. Must speak fluent English.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, servers, and supervisor.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.