FLSA:  Non-Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  May work at any one of several locations, but little to no travel between venues is required

SCHEDULE:  Variable schedule to include nights and weekends 

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Catering Team delivers exceptional quality and timely service to our customers daily through organization, teamwork, empowerment, and the ability to execute a plan. The team assures that the client’s vision in executed before and during the event, helping create an unparalleled customer experience. Additionally, the team plays an integral part in operational efficiency through the smart use of resources, ensuring the organization’s health and ability to continue providing for our customers’ needs at an exceptional level.

ABOUT THE JOB
This position plays a major role in a guest's dinner and/or bar experience. Consistency is a key element in a positive experience, which is achieved by always following recipes. A bartender must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. A bartender should be organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure and exuding exceptional hospitality skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for patrons based on the serving sizes as outlined by the company to keep drink costs at a minimum.
• Collect money from guests for drinks served and make change when applicable.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display.
• Wash and sterilize stemware, where applicable.
• Be attentive, offer assistance before the guest has to ask for it.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Monitor and ensure that no guest receives more than the allowed number of specific drinks.
• Anticipate your guest's needs. Follow the half-full rule when offering another drink. Be alert of guest signals (raising a hand, making eye contact, etc.), and acknowledge the guest to let them know the bartender will be right with them.
• Serve alcohol responsibly. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent 

• High school diploma.
• Prior experience working in a restaurant and/or bar setting.
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes. 
• One to two years’ experience working a restaurant and/or bar setting.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Must maintain an applicable state health and/or alcohol compliance card.

Certification: California Food Handler’s Card required

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a catering, banquet, or restaurant setting preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to stand or walk for eight (8) hours or more in a fast-paced environment requiring movement and the ability to lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) language skills a plus
• Walk and stand during entire shift.
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Frequently wash hands.
• Be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Be able to manipulate fingers, hands and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry and wipe.
• Be able to hear and talk.
• Good close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus between the two.

Personal Attributes: 

• Customer focus
• Composure
• Directing others
• Interpersonal savvy
• Action oriented
• Integrity-driven and ethical
• Customer Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Time Management.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.