Banquet Bartender

The Culver Hotel is where classic charm meets contemporary elegance, where history is reimagined, and classic is cool. A 1924 National Landmark, our boutique hotel blends artful design with a European ambiance, offering a timeless yet vibrant destination for travelers and locals alike. With 46 vintage-inspired guest rooms, a thoughtfully curated restaurant, and a dynamic culinary and beverage program, we create unforgettable experiences that celebrate the art of hospitality.

Job Summary:

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving beverages to guests during banquet events, ensuring a high level of service and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with the banquet team to ensure that beverage service runs smoothly, and that guests’ needs are met in a timely and professional manner. The Banquet Bartender will also maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar area, manage inventory, and adhere to all safety and alcohol service regulations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Beverage Preparation & Service:
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to guest requests and hotel standards, ensuring each drink is served with precision and care.
• Create a variety of classic cocktails, wine pairings, and customized drinks as requested by guests.
• Ensure that all beverages are served promptly, with attention to presentation and guest preferences.
• Guest Interaction & Satisfaction:
• Provide attentive and friendly service to guests, ensuring all requests are met promptly and professionally.
• Engage with guests in a warm and friendly manner, offering recommendations or information about available drink options.
• Handle guest complaints and concerns with professionalism, ensuring quick and effective resolution while maintaining a positive guest experience.
• Inventory & Stock Management:
• Monitor and maintain bar inventory, ensuring that all necessary ingredients, garnishes, and supplies are stocked for the event.
• Report low inventory levels to management and assist with inventory management, including receiving deliveries and restocking supplies as needed.
• Ensure proper storage of alcohol and other beverages to comply with hotel and legal requirements.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Adhere to all hotel policies, procedures, and local laws related to alcohol service, ensuring that all guests are served responsibly and in accordance with age restrictions.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and intervene as necessary to ensure a safe and responsible environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following health and safety guidelines and using proper sanitation practices.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of bartending experience, preferably in a banquet or event setting.
• TIPS/RBS certification (Training for Intervention Procedures) or similar alcohol service certification preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktail recipes, and mixing techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing event requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including kegs, bottles, and bar equipment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking the best of the best—both within and outside the industry—to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.

To achieve our vision—to inspire and transport people—we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper:

• Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all.
• Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence.
• Imagine Proper: We are resourceful.
• Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances