Description

Juniper Preserve is seeking an energetic, skilled Banquet Bartender to join our events team. In this role, you'll craft exceptional beverages and deliver top-tier hospitality at private events, weddings, and corporate functions. You will ensure a seamless, welcoming, and efficient bar experience while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

SUMMARY

The Banquet Bartender crafts exceptional beverages and provides top-tier hospitality at our private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. The Banquet Bartender ensures a seamless and enjoyable bar experience while maintaining professionalism and efficiency in a fast-paced event setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and break down bar stations for banquet events, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Prepare and serve a variety of cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Follow proper drink recipes, portion control, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service while engaging with guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow OLCC regulations to ensure responsible service.
• Work collaboratively with event staff and banquet servers to deliver a seamless event experience.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required
• Ensures the guests are provided with excellent customer service by anticipating their needs before they arise.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Uphold Juniper Preserve's service standards and hospitality values.
• Communicate guest requests and concerns to the department manager.
• Helps to maintain a clean banquet or catering kitchen, coolers, and equipment.
• Assists in monitoring waste in the banquet or catering area.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Prior banquet, catering, or restaurant experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and carry trays, move banquet furniture, and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• OLCC and Food Handler's certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to pass a drug test and pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be dressed neatly and well-groomed in company approved uniform at all times.
• Must be able to deliver plated food, clear tables and assist in banquet set up, which may require lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to effectively card all guests who appear under the age of 30 for alcohol purchases and under the age of 25 for tobacco purchases.
• Must be over 21 years of age

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must maintain current Food Handler Card and OLCC Service Permit.