Bartender

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Bartender position is assigned to the Arctic Warrior Events Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. It is a flexible position with a guaranteed minimum of 0 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week; the schedule depends on facility needs. The bartender operates limited-service bars, prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks using premixes and garnishes, and serves beer, soda, and wine to patrons or waiters. The role also involves receiving payments, operating a cash register, making change, setting up the bar and obtaining a cash bank, keeping the work area clean, washing bar equipment and glassware, stocking service bars, and assisting higher-level bartenders. The incumbent may prepare cash-accountability documentation and perform other related duties as assigned.

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 as needed.
• Ability to follow cash-handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and skill in dealing with the public.
• Meet the minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food-handler training.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical.
• Favorable completion and adjudication of the applicable Tier 1 background investigation.
• Ability to frequently lift 5 to 15 pounds, push and pull 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.
• Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate limited-service bars.
• Prepare a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting appropriate premixes and garnishes.
• Serve beer, soda, and wine directly to patrons or deliver drinks 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed