Bartending/Staffing FAQ’s

Staffing Requirements and Recommendations

Service up to 75 guests = 1 Bartender.

We recommend 1 waitstaff member to assist with maintaining a clean Venue. Their job would not be to serve at this event but to pre bus and clear garbage from tables, empty trash containers, and take out to designated location.

Service of 75-150 Guests = 2 Bartenders.

We recommend 1 waitstaff member serving, pre bus, and clear garbage from tables, empty trash containers, and take out to designated location.

Service of 150+

Please contact us.

BAR NECESSITIES

We will provide all the tools needed to serve: Wine Openers, Batch Cocktail Containers, Knives, Cutting Boards, Ice Scoops, Ice Buckets. Serving Items: Ice, Cups, Straws, Napkins, and Garnishing Fruits. Tools necessary for cleaning: Hand Sanitizer, Bar Towels, and Sanitization Water/Bucket. 

Rate: Included in “Additional Services Rate”

ALCOHOL

Unfortunately, due to Washington State Rules and Regulations we are unable to make your alcohol purchase for you at this time. We can help make this daunting task easier by providing you with your shopping list so that you know EXACTLY what to purchase based on your number of guests + menu selection

NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & WATER

In addition to water, you will want to have non-alcoholic options for your guests. Providing additional drink choices like Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite (or Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and 7up depending on your preference) are always appreciated by guests.

Our formula is 3 drinks/guests for each water and non-alcoholic beverages.

How solid does my “number of guests” count need to be?

No one likes to run out of anything! In order to properly calculate for your event, we request a firm head count 7 days before your event. Will there be wiggle room? Of course there will! But the more accurate we are to start with, the better the back up can be.

WHAT KIND OF ALCOHOL SERVICE POLICIES DO YOU HAVE?

We have multiple policies in place to ensure you and your guests have a great time. We have several policies you agree to when signing a contract with us:

    • We do not serve shots. Shots can get a crazy quickly! We have found that not offering them as a menu choice or service ensures that all guests have a great time. Exception: a predetermined signature shot as a toast.

    • We DO NOT serve minors. All guests must be able to present a valid, non-expired, legal ID in order to consume alcohol. We are happy to accept a Driver's License, Passport  (US or foreign) , State ID or a Military ID from your guests. So sorry, but we do not accept Birth Certificates, Student ID's, or Facebook photos as a valid form of ID. 

    • We will only serve one guest up to two drinks at a time. When additional staff is hired, guests are welcome to order from their location at the event with our waitstaff or one of our team members will assist them with getting their drinks back to their table and distributed to other guests. At Last Call, 30 minutes before contract end time, we will only serve one drink per person. 

    • We do not hand out sealed bottles or alcohol "to-go". 

    • We do not allow guests to bring in their own alcohol, this includes mini bottles or flasks. 

    • We will certainly discontinue service to a guest if our bartenders determine they are intoxicated. 

Do you offer Signature Cocktails?

Who doesn’t love a signature cocktail? We sure do! Make it a Batch Cocktail and you’ve got a delicious drink that will be the hit of the party!

Gratuity and Tip Jars

Our staff works hard to serve the needs of your guests; it’s what they are there to do! Our pricing does not include gratuity.

Your event is your celebration so we will never place a tip jar out for your guests to feel obligated to give a tip. IF a guest would like to tip our team, gratuity is not expected but always appreciated. 100% of gratuities received are split between the team members working your event. It definitely adds a boost to their step when you and guests let our team know that they're doing a great job.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Events tend to create more garbage than your average usage 😁 We will definitely clean up after ourselves but you are responsible for the final disposal of garbage.