🍸 Banquet Bartender – Margaritaville Hotel

"Work like a Captain, play like a Pirate."

Department: Food & Beverage – Banquets
Reports to: Banquets Manager / Food & Beverage Leadership
Status: Non-Exempt

🌴 Position Summary

At Margaritaville Hotel, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences one drink at a time. The Banquet Bartender plays a key role in bringing island vibes to events—from weddings and conferences to corporate groups looking to unwind. This role is responsible for crafting beverages with flair, delivering exceptional guest service, and keeping the party flowing in true Margaritaville style.

🦜 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to banquet guests with speed, accuracy, and hospitality.

• Create an upbeat and friendly atmosphere that reflects Margaritaville’s laid-back island spirit.

• Set up and break down portable bars, stock supplies, garnish prep, and ensure event bars are fully operational.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented bar throughout service.

• Verify guest age/ID in accordance with state alcohol laws and company policies.

• Engage guests with conversation, recommendations, and cheerful energy.

• Monitor and manage beverage consumption responsibly; follow all safety and TIPS guidelines.

• Process payments/tickets when required and accurately reconcile cash or bar tabs.

• Assist banquet servers and team members before, during, and after events.

• Respond quickly to guest needs and ensure service satisfaction from first pour to last call.

🎶 Qualifications & Experience

• Previous bartending experience required; banquet experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktails.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced event setting with large volumes.

• Must be 18/21+ depending on local alcohol service regulations.

• Positive attitude, team spirit, and love for guest interaction.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

• Food Handler and Alcohol Certification required or able to obtain.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.