Events Bartender: Fast-Paced Guest-Experience Specialist

545 KENTUCKY AVE LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

828 Venue Management Company is seeking enthusiastic bartenders to deliver exceptional beverage service at events in Indianapolis. You will set up, mix, and serve drinks, manage inventory, and ensure service standards are met from start to finish.

The role requires 2+ years of bar experience, current alcohol certifications, and availability on nights, weekends and holidays. You will work on-site, support event captains, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bar or restaurant experience preferred.
• Appropriate and up-to-date local alcohol certification(s) required.
• Availability on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in alcohol and beverage service for large gatherings.
• Ability to crowd control and mediate stressful situations, often involving intoxicated guests.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients and guests to address questions or concerns pertaining to beverage services.
• Knowledgeable in venue services, operations, and contract terms to ensure event success.
• Meet with Venue Event Captain to review diagrams, timelines, and vendor contact information.
• Greet coordinators and other vendors with welcoming customer service.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution.
• Onsite for events from bar set-up through to clean up; participation in pre-shift meetings is required.
• Remain knowledgeable of local liquor laws.
• Maintain quality control throughout service by holding to timeline details.
• Efficiently and precisely mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at fast-paced and high-volume events.
• Ensure bar equipment and storage cleanliness prior to and post events.
• Review, follow, and discuss detailed event specific BEOs and Passdown Reports provided by Venue Event Captain.
• Support venue team during events with ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth flow of the event, even if outside of the beverage related duties outlined above

Job description

828 Venue Management Company is seeking enthusiastic bartenders to deliver exceptional beverage service at events in Indianapolis. You will set up, mix, and serve drinks, manage inventory, and ensure service standards are met from start to finish.

The role requires 2+ years of bar experience, current alcohol certifications, and availability on nights, weekends and holidays. You will work on-site, support event captains, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.