Catering Bartender - Full-time / Part-time

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our Banquet team. This individual prepares beverages for banquet guests in a prompt and courteous fashion while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency to ensure guest satisfaction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promotes house drinks and utilizes up selling whenever possible to maximize revenues.
• Prepares beverages requested by banquet guests or banquet servers according to standard operating procedures establishing proper portions and ingredients to control costs and provide consistent product to the guests. 
• Monitors guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notifies management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; checks identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
• Sets up portable bar including all alcohol, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies; inventories unused liquor and beverages.
• Obtains, counts and secures bartender’s bank; receives cash payments from banquet guests; gives accurate change and balances cash drawer at end of shift.

Our attractive compensation package includes medical, dental, Life, vision, 401k with match, STD/LTD, vacation, PTO, dining and travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers.

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE.

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks.
• Exceptional customer service aptitude.
• Engaging in interpersonal communications.

• 1-2 years bartending experience required.