Catering Bartender - Lumen Field

Job Summary

The Catering Bartender is responsible for having excellent communication skills with the ability to serve custom and classic cocktails to customers. The Catering Bartender will greet customers, answer questions, and recommend various menu items. The Catering Bartender is also responsible for requisition stock and keeping the area clean for guests. The Catering Bartender ensures the accurate execution of all events during his/her shift. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down the setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.  

Key Areas of Responsibility:
    Assembles and delivers all supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations
    Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards
    Serve food and beverages to guests
    Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed
    Returns food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility
    Stocks, cleans and maintains bar, catering facility and equipment
    Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times
    Maintains in-depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand
    Maintains clean and safe work environment
    Count the stock by verifying the amounts provided on the consumption sheet
    Ensure area is properly stocked with product and cleaned
    Fill order placed by guests quickly and efficiently using POS and credit card machine when applicable
    Ensure that only guests of legal age are served alcoholic beverages by checking for valid identification
    Adheres to all venue policies, including Alcohol Service Policy and Safety / Health and Sanitation Policy
    Recount stock and verify on consumption sheet, as well as enter end counts into Point of Sale if applicable
    Requisition stock for next event
    Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with guests
    Must be able to reach with hands and arms for one-third to two-thirds or more of the designated shift
    Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
    React with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations
    Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day
    Lift/move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds
    Move from sitting to standing position easily and quickly

Qualifications:  

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Able to pass a basic pour and recipe test
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State MAST Class 12 Permit
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Food Handling Permit