AERA Hospitality, Inc. is committed to recruiting individuals who express their talent and passion for service in the food and beverage industry. Our ultimate goal is to welcome you into the family and provide opportunities for learning and career advancement.

Reporting directly to the Catering Supervisor, the Bartender prepares and serves beverages to guests in bar area in a friendly, courteous and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• 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 the bar for proper identification.
• Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
• Receives cash from guests, makes change, verifies validity of charges, records charges and ensures vouchers are properly executed.
• Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.
• Performs general 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.

Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Willing and able to pass a background and drug screening.
• Willing and able to stand for a long period of time.
• Willing and able to travel as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience serving in front of house teams at high end events
• Understanding of 5 star service
• Great judgement and professionalism for the full duration of events
• Ability to buy into an established process
• Ability to both accept and provide constructive feedback

Team members at AERA Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by AERA Hospitality for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AERA Hospitality strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this opportunity.

AERA Hospitality recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. AERA Hospitality may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.