Event Bartender - Hotel Canandaigua

Midas Hospitality, LLC; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas Hospitality is seeking an energetic Banquet Bartender to support our Food & Beverage team at our New York hotel. You will craft beverages for banquets, meetings, weddings, and events while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in bartending or F&B, strong guest service skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a lively environment. This on-site role requires flexibility for evenings and weekend events.

Qualifications

• Must meet legal age requirements to serve alcohol in the state where the hotel is located.
• Previous banquets, restaurant, hotel, or food & beverage experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beers, wines, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle cash, operate POS systems, and process transactions accurately.
• Professional appearance and commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages per recipes and standards.
• Greet guests, deliver excellent customer service, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Take beverage orders accurately and process transactions when required.
• Keep the bar area clean, organized, and fully stocked during events.
• Set up and break down banquet bars, glassware, garnishes, and displays.
• Monitor inventory and communicate needs to management.
• Verify guest IDs and ensure compliance with alcohol laws.
• Suggest food and beverage pairings and upsell where appropriate.
• Collaborate with banquet servers, culinary teams, and hotel leadership for seamless events.
• Respond to guest questions and special requests promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel services to assist guests.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and company policies; participate in inventory when needed.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Cash handling

Job description

Banquet Bartender Start Your Journey with Midas Hospitality: Midas Hospitality is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Banquet Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences by providing professional beverage service during banquets, meetings, weddings, social events, and other hotel functions. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with guests, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent hospitality while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, company standards, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting guests promptly and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Accurately take beverage orders and process transactions using POS systems when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area before, during, and after events.
• Set up and break down banquet bars, including arranging glassware, supplies, garnishes, and beverage displays.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.
• Verify guest identification and comply with all federal, state, and local alcohol service laws.
• Promote food and beverage offerings through suggestive selling and upselling techniques.
• Prepare garnishes and ensure all beverage presentation standards are met.
• Work collaboratively with banquet servers, culinary teams, and hotel leadership to ensure seamless event execution.
• Respond to guest questions, concerns, and special requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel services, amenities, and local attractions to assist guests.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in inventory counts and additional Food & Beverage duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Must meet the legal age requirements to serve alcohol in the state where the hotel is located.
• Previous bartending, banquet, restaurant, hotel, or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktail preparation, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to handle cash, operate POS systems, and accurately process transactions.
• A professional appearance and commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying throughout the workday. Candidates should be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a hotel Food & Beverage environment and may involve exposure to wet conditions, moderate to loud noise levels, and a fast-paced event atmosphere.

About Midas Hospitality:

Founded in 2006, Midas Hospitality is a leading hotel development, construction, management, and investment firm with more than 1,000 associates and a portfolio of over 60 hotels across 14 states. Through partnerships with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a people-first culture centered on growth, opportunity, and teamwork. At Midas Hospitality, our associates are the foundation of our success. We provide a workplace where individuals can build rewarding careers, develop professionally, and make a meaningful impact. Midas Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.