Job Description
As The Catering Bartender and Food Server, you will become the master of providing high-quality service to guests in multiple areas of formal catering events. Surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders, you'll help take our events to the next level by serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to our guests, while also mastering serving and event facilitation when needed. Whether you're preparing mixed drinks, pouring other beverages, or serving high end culinary delicacies, you'll have the chance to tap into consumer tastes, learn about trends, create bonds with others, and build the next step in your path. Cheers to igniting your passion at Aramark!
Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
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COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16.00 to $19.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Job Responsibilities
- Greets guests and takes orders, processes cash and credit card transactions
- Adheres to cash handling policies
- Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing servers drinks from the service well as needed
- Adheres to all established alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines including checking patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption
- Serve food and beverages to guests during the event, replenishing as needed and ensuring a positive event experience for all guests.
- Have knowledge about menu items and be able to respond to guest questions and requests.
- Maintain appearance and cleanliness of work areas during events and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
- Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
- Provides excellent guest service, anticipating guests' needs and ensuring guest satisfaction
- Maintains a professional and positive demeanor towards guests, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Ensures security of company assets
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a bartender and/or catering preferred
- Knowledge of bartending principles and recipes and current trends
- Able to obtain all Aramark and state/local required Alcohol Service and Food Handling certifications
- Displays phenomenal hospitality, friendliness, and comprehensive beverage knowledge.
- Demonstrates organizational & multi-tasking skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lb
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced fun work environment
- Must follow the required dress code as assigned
- Ideal candidate will be available to work event-based hours that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to event locations
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.