Special Event Bartender / Off-site Catering Bartender

At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details.  We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients visions for their events. Our Event Servers are a critical piece in that execution.The Event Bartender provides excellent and professional service to guests, ensuring an optimal dining

experience. At all times, event bartenders are expected to be attentive to any guest needs and make them

feel welcome, comfortable, important, and relaxed.

Essential Functions:

• Properly set up the bar area(s) in accordance with room schematics within the parameters put in place by the event timeline,

• Organize bar area(s) for maximum productivity,

• Follow Catering Captain’s instructions by following staff assignments,

• Knowledge of basic cocktails, beers, wines and standard liquor pours OR a willingness to learn,

• Provide assistance to servers as needed,

• Interact and communicate professionally with guests,

• Familiarize yourself with the menu to understand drink recipes, restrictions, allergies and any special requests,

• Required to do wine service on certain events and have flexibility regarding being able to do plated service as well,

• Breakdown and clean bar and event space, including consolidating products and loading on truck,

• Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures,

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by management,

Education and Experience: 

•  Prior bartending experience preferred

• High school diploma preferred, but not required

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Essential Qualifications: 

• Being able to arrive on time, ready to work with a full uniform in proper condition,

• Making sure personal hygiene is in order,

• Being a team player,

• Follows directions well,

• Performs well under pressure and remains calm, 

• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment,

• Ability to pay attention to inventory of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,

• Communicate with  Bar Captain(manager) regarding in  entropy levels, 

• Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment,

• Basic computer skills, ability to navigate the internet,

• Must own a smartphone in order to receive work requests in order to confirm or decline them within a 48 hour period,

• Excellent interpersonal skills,

• Ability to communicate appropriately with guests,

• Maintain and express a positive customer service attitude,

• Ability to set tables, fold napkins, and polish glassware and silver in a timely fashion, 

Physical Demands:

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch for 6+ hours at a time.

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.