General Questions

Q:  What are the benefits to hiring a personal bartender/server for my event?

A:  You can be the guest at your own party!  No need to worry about the set-up and clean-up of the party, refilling drinks, running around and serving food for your friends and family.  Leave that to us.  This is your party and you should enjoy it! By the end of the event, dishes will be washed, chairs will be put back where they belong, and your home/venue will be sparkling clean, without you having to lift a finger.

Q:  I'm only serving beer and wine at my party, why should I hire Sarasota Concierge instead of just finding someone on Craigslist for $15.00 per hour?

 A:  Times are certainly tough these days and we can sure understand it's important to keep cost low, especially if you're hosting an event (no one likes going over budget!).  However, when you hire someone from a classified ad, rather than a licensed company, you take a HUGE risk.  That person may easily:  be unprofessional and have no bartending/serving experience, may or may not even show up to work, have poor hygiene, could be dishonest, if he/she trips and falls in your home, it may result in a lawsuit 

On the other hand, we are licensed, insured, owner operated, and truly care about making your event special.  Our employees are pre-screened and hand selected from some of Sarasota's finest restaurants and hotels.  Good help used to be hard to find................. until Sarasota Concierge was established.  We hope to earn your business.   

Q: What are your hours of operation?

A:Depending on services needed, we operate as early as 7:00am and as late as 2:00am.  An additional $10.00 per hour charge is added for each bartender/server working later than 2:00a.m.


Q:  Is gratuity included in the price?
A:  Gratuity is not included and is up to the client's discretion. 

Q:  Do you place tip jars at the bar?

A:  Only at weddings and corporate events.  However, if you (the host) prefer the bartenders not having a tip jar, we will be happy to honor your request.

Q:  Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance for my event?
A:  Yes.  We carry a general liability insurance up to $1,000,000.  This policy is not a liquor license or liquor liability insurance.  If your venue requires such a policy, we suggest using a "one day special event" insurance policy from a reputable company to protect you and your guests. 

Q:  How many bartenders/servers should I have for my party?
A:  To ensure quality service, we suggest one bartender and one server per 50 guests (if having cocktails and hors d'oeurves). 

Q:  What  is the attire of the bartenders/servers?
A:  Black pants, black slip-resistant shoes, long sleeve white tuxedo shirt, and bow-tie.  Very formal and sharp!  Your guests will be impressed. 

A:  Yes.  However, there is an additional service charge for areas outside of Sarasota which will cover extra time and fuel.

Call William Gaspar at  (941) 266-7585 for any additional questions