What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Events Banquet Bartender 2024 position at The Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be a part of this legacy and take it forward.
Our Banquet Bartenders are responsible for serving guests alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during daytime and evening banquet functions. Properly checks guests’ IDs to insure legal drinking age, monitors guest consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Essential Responsibilities
- Sets up bar with all beverages, mixers, garnishes, polished glassware, napkins, and straws that are necessary for the event.
- Transports and handles all banquet equipment properly and with care.
- Check IDs per the state and The Henry Ford policies.
- Prepares cocktails, pours and mixes drinks quickly and accurately in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Breaks down bar of supplies, cleans up bar area in event space of all banquet equipment. (trash, glassware, beer carts). Wipes down bars and returns to proper storage area.
- Contributes to the overall effectiveness of team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
- Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate.
Your Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License
- Previous bartending experience
Special Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to make good judgment calls
This is a physical position that requires frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. May be exposed to adverse conditions and weather extremes.
The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).
