Event Bartender

Hotel Covington; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Event Bartender to provide exceptional service at various events. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment while ensuring guests have a memorable experience. You will greet guests, provide information about food and beverages, and assist with event setup and teardown. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate, making it a great opportunity for those looking to engage with guests and be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years and 1 day of age and able to work weekends.
• Ability to lift and maneuver trays of food and move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest focus and provide excellent service during events.
• Handle payment, set up, and clean banquet areas for events.
• Follow safe food handling guidelines and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Oral communication

Listening skills

Ability to follow directions

Punctuality

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Serv-Safe or T.I.P.S certification

Tools

Wine keys

Job description

Event Bartender

Perform responsible and legal alcohol service to guests over the age of 21.

Hourly rate: $10.00 - $12.00

Duties:

• Maintain guest focus while performing all assigned duties before, during or after an event
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality guests’ experience
• Welcome and greet guests upon entering The Madison & Hotel Covington at all times
• Provide information about our food, beverages and other functions and services
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Set up, tear down, and clean banquet areas for events
• Ready and willing to assist other team members with event duties
• Handle tables, chairs, linens, tableware and décor carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Always follow safe food handling guidelines
• Handle payment from guests
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
• Perform other event related duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Managers
• Perform closing financial work and duties

Qualifications:

• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Must be 20 years and 1 day of age
• Must be able to work weekends
• Must be Serv-Safe or T.I.P.S certified
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual
• Energetic and motivated personality
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Willing to work until the job is complete and perform other duties assigned
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and safely lift and maneuver trays of food (up to 30 pounds) and move up to 100 pounds with assistance

Uniform Requirements:

• Black non-slip shoes (must say non-slip on shoe) with black socks
• Clean black slacks and clean black long-sleeved shirt (provided)
• Hair must be pulled back and secured tightly
• Facial hair must be well groomed
• No visible face or neck tattoos
• Good personal hygiene
• Wine keys

Additional Guidelines:

• Serve guests promptly
• Never consume a beverage in front of a guest
• Do not leave the bar unattended or without permission
• Check proper identification for all guests requesting alcohol
• Refuse service to any guests that have consumed too much alcohol
• You are responsible for the cleanliness of your bar before, during and after the event. This includes what guests see as well as what they may not see. Wipe down shelves before restocking glassware. Soak guns, wipe down bar counters, bar walls, bar front, ice bins, cabinet fronts, any area where drinks may have spilled. You are responsible for breaking down all drink stations including the coffee station and taking out your garbage. Replace garbage bag and wash out can when needed then put can back in your room.
• You are responsible for your starting and ending inventory sheets and writing in any items added to your bar during the course of the event. You must count the kegs and check bag-in-the-box products before and after your event. You must remove all empty kegs and keep the beer cooler organized. Please do not open more wine bottles than needed. Anticipate your guest count and open a few bottles to get started then as needed throughout the night.

Compensation & Schedule:

$10.00 - $12.00 hourly
Part-time, hours will vary depending on events scheduled