Banquet Server/Bartender: Part-Time Openings

About the position

The Banquet Server/Bartender is responsible for ensuring all guests receive a positive experience. This position is responsible for providing quality service to all customers while ensuring all practices, equipment and inventory are properly maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Assists guests by anticipating their needs.
  • Functions as bartender at events.
  • Uses standardized CIA recipes for all items served from bar.
  • Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
  • Maintains control and timing throughout station to ensure quality guest experience.
  • Conducts physical inventory of storage areas.
  • Orders bar supplies as needed, rotates stock.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of workstations.
  • Completes set up and break down side work as assigned with the goal of contributing to an organized, well-prepared work environment.
  • Ensures each and every table is maintained during the dining experience according to standard.
  • Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Six (6) months of service experience in a restaurant, hotel or resort.
  • TIPS responsible alcohol service certification, or equivalent or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.
  • A valid ServSafe® Food Handler card or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to internal customers.
  • Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
  • Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
  • Ability to work well within a team.
  • Punctual and dependable.
  • Must be able to work at both locations of the CIA California Campus (Copia in Napa, CA and Greystone in St. Helena, CA).
  • Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
  • Able to bend, stoop or reach as needed
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100° F.

Nice-to-haves

  • Service or hospitality industry experience preferred.
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