On-Call Banquet Bartender

Hilton Woodland Hills / Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Woodland Hills / Los Angeles seeks an on-call Banquet Bartender to prepare beverages for catered functions, collect payments, and assist in maintaining the bar area. Flexible hours, 21+ with RBS and Food Handlers certifications, plus at least 1 year of bartending experience in a high-volume setting are required.

Responsibilities include opening duties, stocking, setting up bar and garnishes, taking guest orders, processing payments, serving drinks, and closing procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; bartending school preferred.
• Experience: at least 1 year as a bartender in medium-high volume environment.
• Must be 21+ years old; RBS certification required.
• Food handlers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening duties: check bar stock, restock supplies, set up bar and garnishes, ensure cleanliness of station.
• Take beverage orders and record in POS; handle payments per policy.
• Make and serve alcoholic beverages; open wine/champagne per standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization; report tips; complete closing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Bartending school certification

RBS certification

Food Handlers certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

The On-Call Banquet Bartender will be responsible for preparing beverages for catered banquet functions, courteously and efficiently; collect payments; assist in maintenance of bar area. Works hours may vary, depending on scheduling needs, flexible hours are required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of bartending school preferred
• At least 1 year experience as a bartender in a medium to high volume environment.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• RBS certification required.
• Food Handlers certification required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Complete opening duties as assigned, including the following:
  • Check quality and quantity of all bar stock and supplies using checklist.
  • Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to banquet facility.
  • Set bar according to service standards.
  • Set up all condiments (garnishes, juices, etc.) and beverages according to standards.
  • Prepare all fresh fruit garnishes according to service standards.
  • Ensure a sufficient supply of all flatware, glassware, and chinaware for service.
  • Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas.
• Take Guests’ beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques when applicable.
• Record orders of Guests into the point of sale system and receive payment following service procedures.
• Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies.
• Make and serve alcoholic beverages for Guests, cocktail and food servers in accordance with service standards.
• Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with service standards.
• Anticipate Guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Remove soiled wares from bar. Clean and wipe down bar regularly during service.
• Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
• Complete closing duties, such as:
  • Properly store all reusable goods, liquor, and wine.
  • Clean all equipment as assigned.
  • Restock items for next service.
  • Remove all dirty bus pans and all trash.
  • Prepare daily breakage sheet.
• Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor or Manager on Duty.
• Must be RBS certified.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and performs other duties as developed, directed or assigned.

The Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 818 595 1000 to let us know the nature of your request.

Travel Required

No .

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

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