Bartender

Air Education and Training Command•Sheppard AFB, TX

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Runway Bar and Grill. 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 delivers orders to waiters. The position also involves receiving payments, operating a cash register, making change, setting up the bar, obtaining a cash bank, keeping the work area clean, washing bar equipment and utensils, stocking service bars, and assisting higher-level bartenders. The incumbent may need to prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability. The role requires knowledge of beverage proportions and mixtures, the ability to recognize and address intoxicated or unruly patrons or seek assistance, and the ability to follow cash-handling procedures. Physical duties include frequent lifting and carrying of 5- to 15-pound objects, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to and over 40 pounds. Heavier objects such as beer kegs are usually moved with a dolly. Applicants must meet the applicable minimum age requirement for working with or serving alcoholic beverages. Employment is conditional on a favorable background investigation and completion of a pre-employment physical. Applicants must meet the stated experience requirements; education cannot substitute for experience. Other conditions include employment verification, required installation-access identity documents, and applicable residency and Selective Service requirements.

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.
Physical 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.
Meet the applicable minimum age requirement for working with or serving alcoholic beverages.
Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Complete a pre-employment physical.
Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Provide required proof of claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents for installation access.

Responsibilities

Operate a limited-service bar.
Prepare a limited variety of alcoholic drinks using appropriate premixes and garnishes.
Serve beer, soda, and wine directly to patrons or deliver orders to waiters.
Receive payments, operate a cash register, and make and return change.
Set up the bar for operation and obtain a cash bank.
Maintain a neat and clean work area.
Wash bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.
Stock service bars and assist higher-level bartenders as required.
Prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability when required.
Recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance.