Bartender

prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at weddings, corporate functions, private parties, and other hospitality events. This Staff Associate provides courteous guest service, maintains an organized bar, practices responsible alcohol service, and completes setup and cleanup according to the client's requirements.

Before the Event

Attend the pre-event briefing. Review the beverage menu, approved recipes, service hours, guest count, and arrangements for an open bar, cash bar, or drink tickets.

Set up and stock the bar with beverages, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware, napkins, and tools. Check equipment and report missing supplies or unsafe conditions.

Confirm opening inventory, assigned cash funds, prices, and payment procedures when applicable. Coordinate with the supervisor and barbacks before service begins.

During Service

Welcome guests, take accurate orders, and prepare cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks using approved recipes, measured pours, and appropriate glassware.

Coordinate orders with servers and barbacks, replenish supplies, and respond professionally to guests. Confirm ingredient and allergy questions with the supervisor; never guess.

Verify guests' age using approved identification. Follow venue procedures for checking IDs, authorizing service, last call, and bar closing.

Monitor for visible intoxication. Refuse alcohol service to underage, visibly intoxicated, or otherwise ineligible guests, and promptly notify the supervisor of concerns.

Operate assigned point-of-sale equipment and handle cash, cards, or drink tickets accurately. Follow client procedures for transactions, gratuities, and securing funds.

Safety and Closing Duties

Follow handwashing, sanitation, and cross-contact prevention procedures. Handle ice with an approved scoop and keep garnishes, glassware, tools, and bar surfaces clean.

Address spills and broken glass promptly, following venue procedures. Report injuries, equipment problems, and guest incidents to the supervisor and complete required reports.

Reconcile assigned sales and cash with the supervisor. Record closing inventory, report discrepancies or waste, and secure remaining beverages and supplies as directed.

Clean and sanitize the bar, return equipment, remove trash, and complete assigned breakdown. Check out with the supervisor and submit accurate time records.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of bartending experience in banquet, catering, hotel, restaurant, or event settings.

Current TIPS certification and any additional credentials required for the assignment.

Knowledge of common cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, measured pours, garnishes, and appropriate glassware. Experience serving busy events is preferred.

Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to handle difficult guest situations calmly while following responsible service procedures.

Basic math skills and accurate cash handling. Ability to learn the client's point-of-sale system and follow event instructions.

Dependable attendance, a professional appearance, and the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, servers, barbacks, and other Staff Associates.

Reliable transportation to and from assigned venues and authorization to work in the United States.

Work Conditions and Schedule

Assignments may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, and late-night breakdown. Hours and locations vary by event. Duties involve extended standing and walking, bending, reaching, repetitive drink preparation, and moving beverage cases, ice, and bar supplies. Use assistance or handling equipment for heavy loads. Staff Associates must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Professional Standards

Arrive on time in the assigned clean uniform and slip-resistant footwear. Maintain personal hygiene, protect guest privacy, and follow venue rules for phones and photographs. Do not consume alcohol while working or provide unauthorized drinks. Communicate attendance concerns to Recruit1 and follow the supervisor's directions throughout the assignment.