The Bartender is responsible for providing guests with beer, wine, cocktails and other beverage services at the organization's catering locations. The role sustains a high level of customer service through demonstration of working bartender knowledge and courteous and professional customer interaction. The role creates and serves a wide range of beverages to customers in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner and is responsible for preparing cocktails, pouring and serving drinks, handling cash transactions, and ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable bar experience for customers.

• Prepares and serves a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beers, wines, and mixed drinks, according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
• Greets customers, takes drink orders, and provides friendly, prompt, and attentive service.
• Engages with customers, answers their questions, and makes recommendations based on their preferences.
• Handles cash and processes customer payments accurately.
• Maintains an organized cash register and ensures proper documentation of transactions.
• Displays a thorough understanding of different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, their ingredients, and appropriate serving techniques.
• Stays updated with current beverage trends and new products.
• Adheres to local and state alcohol service regulations.
• Monitors customer alcohol consumption and intervenes when necessary to prevent overconsumption or underage drinking.
• Follows health and safety guidelines, including proper handling of glassware, adherence to food safety practices, and maintaining cleanliness of the bar area.
• Reports any maintenance or safety issues to management.
• Sustains a high level of customer service through friendly interaction and conversations with guests.
• Collaborates with other hospitality team members as needed to ensure a high level of customer service is provided.
• Makes recommendations on beverage selections based on knowledge of menu and products.
• Communicates with the Culinary team regarding the menu and special request items.
• Understands how each Hospitality location operates and ensures thorough knowledge of event specifics.
• Maintains quality and function of equipment and storage spaces by following correct operating and cleaning procedures.

• 0-2 years of experience in Bartending or a related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.