Banquet Bartender - The Starting Gate

The Starting Gate at GreatHorse

Events at the Starting Gate are unforgettable. The Starting Gate offers an event space perfect for hosting everything from galas and grand receptions to intimate gatherings and corporate meetings with a view! Every guest will remember our innovative event planning, in-house catering, and consistently delivered exceptional service.

Position Summary :

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for working directly with our guests, mixing and serving drink orders. The bartender is also responsible for verifying age requirements, knowing a variety of established recipes, and managing the bar's inventory and cleaning bar supplies throughout each working shift. The Starting Gate at GreatHorse is a non-tipping facility.

Your Role :

• Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly (i.e., last call times).
• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
• Replenish beverages when necessary and check with guests to ensure they are satisfied.
• Maintains the cleanliness and condition of the bar, tables, and other tools.
• Follow all setup guidelines.
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks.
• Document and immediately communicate any incidents / accidents to management during the shift or event.
• Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies.
• Requisition all necessary supplies, specifically bottle-for-bottle liquor restock, and transport supplies from the storeroom to the bar set-up area as required.
• Remove soiled wares from the bar top and tables and place them in the designated area.
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs promptly, ensuring no shortages through the scheduled function time.
• Issue, open, and serve wine / champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, and completing daily cleaning checklists.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills :

Physical Demands :

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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