Banquet Bartender (On-Call), The Langham, Pasadena

About Langham Hospitality Group


A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.


The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles is located in Pasadena, California, in the heart of an upscale residential neighborhood bursting with historic gems like Albert Einstein's former residence and famous film locations including the homes from Mad Men and Father of the Bride.


Just up the street you'll find Pasadena's vibrant shopping and entertainment district boasting theaters, boutiques, incredible restaurants and world-class museums. And the hotel is just a short drive from the rest of Pasadena's must-see spots including the Rose Bowl stadium, The Huntington Library, Descanso Gardens, Kidspace Children's Museum and much more.


Check out what’s nearby, or inquire with our concierge team for recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Pasadena and nearby Los Angeles.

DEPARTMENT:       Banquet

JOB TITLE:             Banquet Bartender  

REPORTS TO:         Banquet Manager/Banquet Captain

SUPERVISES:         NA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To set up of Banquet bar and serve beverages in a friendly, courteous and professional manner that embraces, supports and implements the hotel shared values of acquisition, execution and profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares and serves beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.


• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar, including stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based banquet event order.


• Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner.


• When working a cash bar, request appropriate ticket for drink to maintain accountability of all beverages served.


• Stores and locks all beverages, food and other equipment items at end of function.


• Cleans portable bars of all ice, debris, and dirt at end of function.


• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.


• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.


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  Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

  
  

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 50 pounds. 


• Standing for 90 % of work shift is required.


• Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking. Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as pertaining to pouring of drinks from bottles and shakers.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.


• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.


• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.


• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.


• Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekday evenings, weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Two years’ previous experience providing customer service preferably in a similar setting with a working knowledge of Spirits, Wine, Beer and Food service.


• .Knowledge of drink service and bar terminology. 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.


• CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred. 


• Tips Training necessary.

SALARY:

$19.06 + TIPS