Bartender Banquet

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, San Diego
Job Description
class="ICBodytext">At lang="EN-GB">InterContinental Hotels & Resorts®  lang="EN-GB">we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know
which means we need you to:

  • class="ICBulletnospaceafter">Be charming
    by being approachable, having confidence and showing
    respect.

  • lang="EN-GB">Stay in the moment by understanding
    and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking
    ownership
    of getting things
    done.

  • Make
    it memorable
    by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your
    style to create moments that make people feel special.

class="ICcontentheading">Job
Overview

lang="EN-GB">Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests
during banquet/catering functions.

  • style="font-size: 10pt;">Adhere to established pouring standards and drink
    recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control
    costs.

  • Follow procedures
    to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, (2)
    ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable,
    (3) replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and (4)
    to minimize waste and misuse of liquor. 
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    style="font-size: 10pt;">Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption
    to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management
    of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition
    of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting
    an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.

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    style="font-size: 10pt;">Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar;
    promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize
    sales.

  • Set up banquet bar including all
    liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies; inventory unused liquor
    and beverages.      Perform pre- and post-shift side work (set-up
    cart, empty ice-bins, securing liquor, etc.). 

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt
    and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible
    alcohol service.

  • style="text-align: justify;">Complete paperwork
    such as consumption reports, incident reports, etc. according to specified
    procedures.

  • Perform other duties
    as assigned.

     

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lang="EN-GB">QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

class="ICcontentheading">Salary: Minimum
wage + Service Charges

style="font-size: 10pt;">Basic reading and writing and mathematical
skills. Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge
of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages,
and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments.  Must meet
state legal age requirements.  Must speak fluent English.

style="text-align: justify;">This job requires
the ability to perform the following:

  • style="font-size: 10pt;">Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50
    pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)

  • class="ortl-align-justify">

    style="font-size: 10pt;">Bending, stooping, kneeling,
    lifting

 

style="text-align: justify;">Other:

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  • style="text-align: justify;">Communication skills
    are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, servers,
    and supervisor.

  • style="text-align: justify;">Alcohol awareness
    certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card
    as required by local or state government agency.

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    Reading and writing abilities
    are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing
    paperwork, etc.

  • style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">Basic math skills are used frequently when handling
    cash.

  • May
    be required to work nights, weekends, and/or
    holidays.