Banquet Bartender – Milwaukee Athletic Club

What You'll Do:
Are you extremely passionate about spirits, cocktails, and learning about them? Do you enjoy a fast pace environment? Do you love serving others? Are you looking for a flexible schedule or maybe pick up some extra spending cash? We want to talk to you!

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for spirits and cocktails, but also recognize that our primary focus is to serve people, not just drinks.

As a Banquet Bartender at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, you will execute a top-tier cocktail program through consistent and expert drink execution while consistently delivering a high-level of service. You will use your knowledge of spirits and cocktails to create an incredibly memorable experience for our members and guests. You'll provide timely and courteous service to our banquet guests, encouraging the guest to return and facilitate outstanding banquet experiences. You'll serve beverages at banquet functions in a timely manner in a dynamic team-focused environment. Banquets can be a business meeting, wedding or even just a reason for a family to get together. Whatever the event, here at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, we are here to make it memorable!

Now that you have an idea of what you would do, we hope this opportunity excites you as much as it does us. We work side by side to deliver the best possible service for our members, our guests, and each other. Does this sound like a team you want to join and a place you want to work? We hope you’ll continue to read the specifics below and apply to become a great part of Milwaukee with us.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Provide guests with excellent customer service and accommodate any needs for reasonable special requests.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and soft drinks as ordered.
• Maintain the bar and keep it clean and organized.
• Ensure that fruit, juices, garnishes, and the bar mise-en-place are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Attractively display glasses and liquor bottles.
• Collect payment from members and guests.
• Help prepare the room for events (set, tables, tablecloths, dishes, silverware as needed).
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to customers who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Carefully follow all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service.
• Answer questions related to the menu and event.
• Lead yourself based on the details and support given from Banquet Captain, Lead Server, or Banquet Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

What You Bring

• Passion for creating ridiculously personable experiences!
• Previous food & beverage, hospitality, restaurant, banquets, or hotel experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and service.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with guest complaints.
• Ability to learn point of sale system used on property.
• Strong knowledge of food and wine preferred.
• Ability to get along with staff and guests.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be legal drinking age or older.

Who We Are:

• We are the Milwaukee Athletic Club and in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.
• We are a private social and athletic club that features 50 apartments, 6 hotel rooms, a modern co-working lounge and game room, office space, a rooftop restaurant, a stunning bar, banquet facilities, a pool and 3 floors of athletic space.
• We embrace Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Inclusion, and Integrity.
• We believe in being the best you can be every day and having a great time while doing it.

What We Do for You:

• We respect individuality and promote a healthy Work/Life balance through committed teamwork, care, and respect for one another.
• We measure both what we do and how we do it equally.
• We believe in growth, development, and promoting from within.
• We believe in financial wellness and pay a minimum of $15/hour and offer a retirement savings program and match.
• We believe in mental and physical wellness and offer a full benefit package after just 30 days.
• We offer paid time off, sick time and holiday pay for full-time and part-time team members.

The above statements reflect the primary functions of the role described and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements.

The Milwaukee Athletic Club (MAC) values and celebrates diversity in the workplace. The MAC seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality team members. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, pregnancy, familial and marital status, veteran or military status, arrest record, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other protected category.

As part of our EEO commitment, we will implement all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any equivalent state laws. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee with a known physical or mental disability in any employment practice including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, job assignment, compensation, discipline, training, and termination. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Relevant Military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.


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