Professional Bartenders & Servers, Inc

Holiday Helpers

2009-11-28T18:58:31Z

Hiring a bartender or server to help you out at your home or office party is money well spent. You can relax at yor own party and even sit around while the staff cleans up. To me, that is the best money I can spend for my parties and well worth it.

What kind of training do you provide for your staff?

2009-08-07T18:02:14Z

Regardless of someone's experience, all PBS staff must go through our extensive training program.

The program consists of a two hour orientation and a five hour hands-on food service training class. All bartenders attend a two day, ten hour training session on how to work in a banquet bar setting. All experienced bartenders go through a one day, five hour advanced banquet bartending class (how to work off a table bar, as opposed to working behind a commercial restaurant bar).

All bartenders are required to be TIPS certified, which is a four hour class on alcohol intervention procedures.

Can I request a particular staff member?

2009-08-07T17:58:29Z

PBS will always try to honor your requests. However, due to scheduling conflicts we cannot guarantee a request for a particular staff member.

We can guarantee that you will get an extremely qualified staff member to work your event!

How many Bartenders do I need?

2009-07-18T19:25:12Z

Our professionally-trained bartenders can manage between 75 and 100 guests for a full bar. If you are only serving beer and wine, you will need one bartender for every 100 guests.

Do I need a Bar Back?

2009-07-17T19:24:42Z

If you require three or more bartenders, we highly recommend using a bar back. A bar back will make sure all bars remain fully stocked, replenish glassware and assist bartenders where needed.

How many Servers do I need?

2009-07-16T19:24:12Z

Wait staff are professionally trained to handle all types of banquet and catering styles of service. They will set up, serve and break down your event per your request. Wait staff are expert at preparing tables, table tops, buffets and formal types of table service.

For a buffet, we recommend one server for every 25 to 35 guests. For a seated, plated event, we suggest one server for every 10 to 15 guests. For passed hors d'oeuvres, we recommend one server per 25 guests.

Questions to consider:

Are you using disposable tableware?

Do you want water and wine service tableside?

Do you need buffet table attendants (food runners)?

We are happy to consult with you to help you determine the number of staff you will need.

Do I Need a Captain?

2009-07-15T19:23:34Z

PBS Captains can supervise your party for you and will give clear direction to all service staff. They can coordinate all details with the party planner or caterer to set up, serve and break down the event to meet all your expectations.

If you request six staff or more, we suggest using a captain

For a Full Bar I need ...

2009-07-14T19:23:09Z

Mixers for Full Bar Service consists of:

Mixers: Lime Juice / Grenadine / Sour Mix / Bloody Mary mix
Fruit: Limes / Lemons / Olives / Cherries
Sodas (Coke products): Coke / Diet Coke / tonic / Sprite / Ginger Ale / Club Soda / Water
Juices: Orange / Cranberry / Grapefruit / Pineapple
Consumables: Stirrers / Beverage Napkins / Fruit Picks
Ice

If you are having any specialty drinks or if additional product is needed our bartenders will require that you provide them with an ingredients menu to insure that the cocktails are made to your specifications.

Please click here for our Alcohol Recommendations.
Please click here for mixer list.

For a Beer/Wine Bar I need ...

2009-07-13T19:22:25Z

Beverages for Beer & Wine Bar Service consists of:

Fruit: Limes / Lemons
Sodas (Coke products): Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite / Ginger Ale / Club Soda / Water
Juices: Orange / Cranberry
Consumables: Stirrers / Beverage Napkins / Fruit Picks
Ice

Please click here for our Beer & Wine Recommendations.
Please click here for printable beverage list.

Do I need a Bar?

2009-07-12T19:21:50Z

PBS will be happy to rent table bars for your event. Our table bar rental consists of a six foot by 30 inch table that expands to 30 inch bar height, black table linen, floor protection (if inside), ice tubs for beer, wine and water, and ice tubs to make mixed drinks. The tubs are skirted with white linen. If needed, we also bring a back table for glassware.

Do I need Glassware?

2009-07-11T16:42:32Z

PBS will be happy to rent you glassware for your event. We have the following types of glasses available:

Rock / Wine / Martini / Champagne / Pint

PBS brings, on average, three to four glasses per guest.

What is this going to cost me?

2009-07-10T16:40:00Z

Click here for our price list.

Does PBS provide Food Service?

2009-07-09T23:29:20Z

We are not caterers or chefs and do not have the required licenses to provide or cook food for our clients. We rely on our strategic alliances with many caterers and would be happy to recommend the caterer most suited to the type of party or event you are planning. We can still provide our world-class, professional wait-staff and bartenders to service the event.

Do Bartenders Request Proof of Age?

2009-07-09T23:27:40Z

Yes! Please note that under no circumstances will any of our bartenders serve anyone under the age of 21. If there is any doubt, our bartenders will request proof of drinking age. Sorry - No Exceptions.

Do Bartenders have their own Bar Tools?

2009-07-09T23:27:01Z

PBS bartenders carry and use their own bar tools. Supplies consist of shaker glasses, bottle openers, pourers, bar mats, etc.