Bartender
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Arctic Warrior Events Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. It is flexible, with a guaranteed minimum of 0 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week; the schedule depends on the needs of the facility. The bartender operates a limited-service bar, prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks using the proper premix and garnish, and serves beer, soda, and wine to patrons or waiters. The position also involves receiving payments, operating a cash register, making change, setting up the bar and cash bank, maintaining a clean work area, washing bar equipment and utensils, stocking service bars, and assisting higher-level bartenders. Documentation for cash-fund accountability may be required. Other related duties may be assigned. The role requires knowledge of beverage proportions and mixtures, cash-handling procedures, and the ability to recognize and address intoxicated or unruly patrons. It requires clear communication with customers and skill in dealing with the public. The incumbent must meet the minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages, complete a pre-employment physical, and be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food-handler training. A favorable background investigation is required. The role requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and includes frequent light-to-moderate lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to and over 40 pounds. Beer kegs are usually moved with a dolly.
Requirements
- Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, including knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures.
- Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve the problem or seek assistance.
- Ability to follow cash-handling procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and deal effectively with the public.
- Meet the minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
- Be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food-handler training.
- Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- Successfully complete and receive favorable adjudication of the applicable Tier 1 background investigation.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, push and pull objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to and over 40 pounds.
- Applicants must provide proof of claimed preference or priority eligibility with the application by the closing date, if applicable.
- U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated U.S. territory residency requirement or provide a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on that requirement.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.
- Meet all qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
Responsibilities
- Operate a limited-service bar.
- Prepare a limited variety of alcoholic drinks using proper premix and garnish.
- Serve beer, soda, and wine directly to patrons or deliver drinks to waiters.
- Receive payments, operate the cash register, and make and return change.
- Set up the bar for operation and obtain a cash bank.
- Keep the work area neat and clean.
- Wash bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.
- Stock service bars and assist higher-level bartenders as required.
- Prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability when required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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