Event Bartender & Server

Hotel Solaya; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Solaya is seeking an on-call Event Bartender & Server to join a dynamic hospitality team. The role requires producing a variety of beverages, maintaining bar standards, and ensuring a seamless guest experience at events.

Ideal candidates have banquet or catering bartending experience, strong mixology knowledge, and excellent communication, with the ability to work under pressure during busy events and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender, preferably in banquet or catering settings.
• Knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mixology techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages at banquets and catering events.
• Ensure drinks are prepared according to recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain bar area cleanliness before, during, and after events.
• Verify guest IDs to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to guests.
• Restock bar supplies to ensure smooth service.
• Follow safety, sanitation and alcohol service regulations.
• Coordinate with event staff to manage beverage service.

Skills

Banquet bartending

Mixology

Guest service

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Licensing/certification

Endurance

Job description

Description

On Call Event Bartender & Server

We are seeking a professional and personable Event Bartenders and Servers to join our dynamic hospitality team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional beverage service at a variety of events, ensuring guests have a memorable experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled in mixology, attentive to detail, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests at banquets and catering events
• Ensure all drinks are prepared according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area before, during, and after events
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing guest needs promptly and professionally
• Restock and replenish bar supplies as needed to ensure smooth service
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Collaborate with event staff to coordinate beverage service and event flow

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bartender, preferably in banquet or catering settings
• Knowledge of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mixology techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
• Valid bartending license or certification as required by local regulations
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Join our team and be part of a vibrant company that values professionalism, teamwork, and growth. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a chance to develop your skills in a lively hospitality setting.