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Beverage Captain, The Department at Hudson's

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Detroit, MI
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Full-time
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Job overview

Continental Services seeks a full-time Beverage Captain for The Department at Hudson's in Detroit. The role demands expert knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer, leadership in bar operations, and a collaborative, customer‑focused attitude to deliver flawless private events and exceptional guest experiences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BartendingCocktail KnowledgeWine KnowledgeBeer KnowledgeLeadershipInventory ManagementEvent CoordinationCustomer ServiceTIPS Certification

Qualifications

Five Years Bartending ExperienceTIPS Certification

Full job description

Beverage Captain, The Department at Hudson's

Department: The Department 800431

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: The Department

Reporting To: Shelby Minnix

Description

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Continental is looking for standout Full-Time Beverage Captain who wants to be part of a team dedicated to outstanding customer service, the highest professional standards, and a commitment to delivering flawless quality. We’re especially looking for someone who thrives while collaborating, loves building relationships, and seeks open communication. A perfect culture fit would be someone willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of a polished team, delighting guests every meal, every day.

WHO YOU ARE

The Department at Hudson’s Beverage Captain is a valuable member of our team who:

  • · Is an integral member of the Bar and Service team, with an elevated knowledge of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and consistently delivers

  • · Acts as a brand ambassador embodying our core values and guiding principle

  • · Is comfortable working in an event venue environment

  • · Is interested in growing within a dynamic team

  • · Is committed to excellence

  • · Works best in a creative, collaborative environment

Sound like you? Let’s chat.

Key Responsibilities

The Beverage Captain will be successful when:

  • The Department at Hudson’s private events are flawlessly executed, with high-quality libations and service throughout the event season.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

DAILY OPERATIONS

  • Lead bar set-up to ensure it is executed in a timely manner

  • Own product prep in advanced

  • Review and understand BEOs

  • Assisting with monthly inventory and consumption bar sheets

  • Monitor staffing levels

  • Lead by example for all bartenders in punctuality, appearance and work quality; including training

  • Participate in pre-shift meetings alongside event managers

  • Check proper amount of bar products and glassware are pulled per event

  • Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests while anticipating their needs

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of specialty, classic and signature cocktails (ingredients, specs, build), wine, beer, and beverage offerings

  • Maintain fluency in all menu items and ingredients with the ability to suggest beverage pairings

  • Monitor proper steps of service with the team throughout each event

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and prep areas; putting away product

  • Can communicate effectively with staff members and management during service

  • Report incidents and areas of opportunity to management

  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

  • Support special activations throughout other Hudson related outlets

FINANCIAL IMPACT

  • Be a catalyst for continuous improvement

  • Monitor overpouring, waste and proper handling of bar products and glassware

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Must have five years of bartending experience, knowledge of techniques and equipment for serving, storing, and handling food and beverage products

  • Leadership experienced recommended

  • Efficient in describing and serving different types of liquor, cocktails, beer, and wine

  • Preferred TIPS Certification or can pass TIPS Class to become certified

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