Banquet Bartender - Kansas City, United States - HYATT Hotels

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    Description

    Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife.

    In addition to the hotel's 144 guest rooms are the Town Company restaurant; Nighthawk, a live music cellar cocktail bar; and a lobby lounge and bar that will bring locals and guests together for impromptu mingling. For the event minded guests, there will be 20,000 feet of meeting space that includes impressive historic ballrooms and a 3,000 square foot rooftop event patio.

    Job Overview

    Banquet Bartenders are to provide prompt and professional service to all customers and to practice all established control systems required in the dispensing of all alcoholic beverages. To maximize beverage sales while observing all liquor laws and company policies and regulations.

    *On-call position

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Exercise good public and customer relations skills at all times. Take initiative to greet guests in a friendly and

      warm manner.
    • Dispense alcoholic beverages and controls service to ensure customers do not become intoxicated in accordance

      with liquor and hotel and company policies and regulations.
    • Prepare all drink orders as required and to charge for such orders as they are prepared and in the appropriate

      manner.
    • Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations, and company policies.
    • Perform all side duties such as cleaning, garnish preparation, miscellaneous preparation, stocking, etc.
    • Wash and sanitize all glasses and utensils.
    • Ensure all alcohol is removed from counters and tables prior to required closing time.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    • Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
    • Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
    • Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
    • Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy

      items, such as trays.
    Job Qualifications

    Education: HS Diploma or equivalent

    Experience: Previous bartending experience preferred. Must obtain Kansas City Liquor License and Food Handlers Card.