What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender/Attendant - III Catering position at Texas Medical Center?
III Catering is seeking an experienced Bartender/Attendant to support our catering and events team. This role is responsible for preparing and serving beverages to guests in a friendly, professional, and timely manner. When bar services are not required, the Bartender/Attendant must be able to assist with general catering and event support duties.
The ideal candidate has prior catering or event experience, strong customer service skills, and a solid understanding of responsible alcohol service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
- Prepares syrups, mocktails, batched cocktails for events daily.
- Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
- Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
- Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
- Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.
- Checks guests at any bar for proper identification.
- Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
- Receives payment, verifies validity of charges, records charges and ensures transactions are properly executed.
- Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.
- Performs daily cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.
- Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.
- Washes and sterilizes stemware.
- Performs other duties as assigned not related to bar.
Qualifications
- Previous bartending experience required; catering or event experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation and bar operations
- Understanding of responsible alcohol service practices and regulations
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move moderate loads
Why Join III Catering?
- Work in a dynamic, event-driven environment
- Be part of a collaborative team
- Opportunities to support a variety of unique events
Learn more about us here: Home - III Catering
Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at talent@tmc.edu.