Catering Bartender

Kaskaid Hospitality; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Kaskaid Hospitality in Minneapolis, MN is seeking energetic bartenders to join our weekday, weekend, and evening teams. You will take beverage orders, prepare cocktails, serve wine and beer, and balance cash with accuracy in a fast-paced catering environment.

We value clear communication, guest satisfaction, and teamwork. Benefits include employee discounts and a flexible schedule as our weekly catering operations continue seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Alcohol service knowledge; prior certification is a plus.
• Basic math skills for handling money and making change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and standard drink recipes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Check identification to verify age for alcohol.
• Communicate with guests clearly and enthusiastically.
• Count drinks served and balance cash drawer.
• Prepare cocktails and stock garnishes.
• Serve wine, beer and other drinks.
• Work as a team to maintain service and atmosphere.
• Collect payment for drinks.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and restock glassware.
• Coordinate with managers and chefs as needed.

Skills

Alcohol service

Cash handling

Reading skills

Computer skills

BWS knowledge

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Job description

• Alcohol Service Certification a plus.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Looking to build our weekday. weekend, and evening teams!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times.
• Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Collect payment for drinks served.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Prep bar ingredients made in house (e.g. simple syrups, sweet and sour); prep and stock all garnishes.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment/ restock glassware from the dishwasher.
• Remove recycling full of empty bottles.
• Clean bars, work areas and tables.
• Balance cash drawer when shift is completed
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge And Skills

• Alcohol Service Certification a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture

Our Catering bartenders carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.