Event Banquet Bartender - On-Call & Upsell Expert

Sonesta International Hotels; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Me

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Me

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a banquet bartender to prepare and serve beverages for guests at banquet/catering functions. You will set up the banquet bar, comply with alcohol service standards, greet guests, promote house drinks, and maintain security of liquor and cash handling.

Responsibilities include following pouring standards, monitoring guest alcohol consumption, completing required paperwork, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet bar including all liquor, mixes, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies; inventory unused liquor and beverages.
• Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales.
• Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
• Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
• 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.
• Complete paperwork such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc., according to specified procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending knowledge

Upselling skills

Cash handling

English fluency

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a banquet bartender to prepare and serve beverages for guests at banquet/catering functions. You will set up the banquet bar, comply with alcohol service standards, greet guests, promote house drinks, and maintain security of liquor and cash handling.

Responsibilities include following pouring standards, monitoring guest alcohol consumption, completing required paperwork, and performing other duties as assigned.