Banquet Bartender

The Opportunity 

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is searching for part-time Banquet Bartenders to join us at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. Banquet Bartenders are responsible for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests at banquets and events responsibly while providing an excellent guest experience at all times.

Event schedules vary on event and event type.

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor-infused variations on the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant interior offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures and a sculptural wall installation

Pay

Please note this is a tipped position, the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.

$11.00 - $11.00 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program 
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

$200 Referral bonus for all current associates. Refer someone who is successfully hired into this role for 15 hours worked and receive a $200 referral bonus.

Responsibilities 

• Sets up portable bar with all the appropriate items as ordered and requested, including garnishes, glassware, ice, liquor, mixes, straws, napkins, etc.
• Pulls and sets up wine and champagne service for banquet servers for meal functions.
• Maintains bar supplies and glassware throughout the banquet function.
• Maintains a clean bar and surrounding area.
• Knows drink recipes, prices, types of beverages available.
• Measures all drinks using a shot glass and encourages sales to patrons of the function.
• Properly records all spoilage, breakage, or spillage.
• After function, breaks down the portable bar, returns the liquor to secured location.
• Is responsible for ensuring all bar billing is accurate and all money drops are done at the end of the shift.
• Is aware of, adheres to, local liquor laws and regulations.

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year of experience bar-tending.
• Experience in cash handling and credit card processing required.
• Previous experience using computerized POS system required.

Physical Requirements 

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift stock up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Noise level may be moderate to high during busy times

Who We Are 

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor-infused variations of the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant, located in The Westin Buffalo, offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates, or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures, and sculptural wall installation.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.