Banquet bartender vs bar back & bartender

Differences between banquet bartender and bar back & bartender duties and responsibilities

Banquet bartender example responsibilities.

• Manage business operation initiatives, including payroll, invoicing, inventory, and human resource relate matters.
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, such as water, soda, wine, mix cocktails, bottle or draft beer.
• Work extensively with POS and billing systems.
• Take orders and enter into the POS system, communicate with kitchen staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and care of equipment and furnishings, reporting necessary repair or breakage to direct supervisor.
• Assist with event setup by putting bars in ideal locations and stock bars for events per client's request.
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Bar back & bartender example responsibilities.

• Organize weekly bartending classes open to the public, manage new applicants and test staff for speed and accuracy.
• Manage bar staff and purchased/manage the wine and liquor inventory
• Manage payroll and timekeeping including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
• Negotiate bottle service pricing, ensure attentive service for VIP regulars and high-spenders.
• Select to target VIP personnel base on continuous track record of outstanding customer support.
• Need to know a wide variety of specialty cocktails during the day club and using micros.
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