Banquet Bartender at Sofitel in Durham, NC

Company Description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Come join our Flock!

Job Description

General Purpose: The Banquet Bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for each guest.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows all steps of service.
• Provides superior service behind the bar by preparing drinks according to recipe standards.
• Knows drink names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
• Knows all wines by the glass and at least 5 wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.
• Knows specialty beverages, i.e. single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, beer list.
• Knows all menu descriptions of bar menu and dining room menu.
• Ensures all stock is up to par levels.
• Completes daily inventory and inform servers/managers/bar back of any changes.
• Verifies all guests are at least 21 years of age.
• Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift.
• Sells beverages responsibly with customer's best interest in mind.
• Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests.
• Completes all sidework as outlined in manual.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.
• Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.
• Assists with/executes any and all tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Fills in for server shifts when needed.
• Follows all proper sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Exhibits strong beverage knowledge.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm