Banquet Bartender 7i - On-call

Description

Change your career and join the hospitality team at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Arbor Lodging. We're always looking for talented, driven people to enhance our team and help us deliver on our promise: exceeding our guest’s expectations. We offer a world of promising opportunities across a diverse range of career areas, all of which will engage and empower you to realize your passion, achieve greatness, and experience the rewards of making a positive impact in our guests and employee’s lives.

A job at Eaglewood Resort is unlike any other. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of our success and our family.

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for providing professional, efficient, and courteous beverage service during banquets, weddings, meetings, conferences, special events, and other functions. This position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while maintaining a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and prepare the bar area before scheduled events.
• Review event details, beverage menus, guest counts, and special instructions prior to service.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established standards and guest preferences.
• Provide courteous, professional, and efficient service to guests throughout the event.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable laws and company policies regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.
• Monitor guests for signs of intoxication and follow responsible alcohol-service procedures.
• Politely refuse alcohol service when appropriate and immediately notify a supervisor or manager when assistance is needed.
• Maintain appropriate levels of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and other bar supplies throughout the event.
• Prepare garnishes and other beverage components as needed.
• Maintain an accurate awareness of beverage inventory and notify management when additional supplies are needed.
• Keep the bar, workstations, equipment, glassware, and surrounding areas clean and organized throughout the event.
• Follow proper procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of alcohol and beverage products.
• Break down and clean the bar area at the conclusion of each event.
• Return unused products, equipment, and supplies to their designated locations.
• Wash, polish, and properly store glassware and bar equipment.
• Assist with banquet setup, service, and breakdown duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with servers, banquet captains, culinary staff, managers, and other team members.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with uniform and grooming standards.
• Follow all health, sanitation, safety, and security procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bartending, beverage service, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Must meet all applicable legal requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Courteous and attentive to guests.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift: Up to approximately [50] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• This position is compensated under a commission/service-charge structure consistent with Section 7(i) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), where applicable.
• Health and Welfare Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Disability and EAP
• Annual review with increased potential
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• 401k program with company match
• Free Meal

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.