Banquet Bartender

Provide exceptional service and hospitality to guests while preparing and serving beverages at CIVANA. Ensure a seamless dining experience by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, upholding high standards of quality, and delivering timely and accurate service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complete opening checklist and set up bars for event openings.
2. Greet customers promptly and ensure they are seated in a friendly manner.
3. Make beverage recommendations and answer questions.
4. Upsell drink specials as directed by management.
5. Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
6. Monitor and observe guests' dining experience, ensuring they are satisfied with food and service.
7. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests or problems.
8. Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth operation of bars and patio areas.
9. Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the banquet standard drink recipes.
10. Learn names of patrons and personally recognize regulars.
11. Wash, sterilize, and polish glassware.
12. Prepare garnishes for drinks.
13. Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner.
14. Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar.
15. Receive and serve food orders to guests.
16. Report any observed guest issues to Manager.
17. Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to Manager.
18. Must attend and participate in pre-shift meetings.
19. Ensure compliance with health and safety codes and policies.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Two to three years bartending experience preferred. Two to three years of serving experience required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret retail product labeling. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.