Bartender

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Millington, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to Naval Support Activity Mid-South MWR at the Park Field Cafe in Millington, Tennessee. The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with established standards, provides responsible alcohol service, maintains a clean and organized bar, and delivers professional, customer-focused service. The incumbent is responsible for proper bar operations, receipts, and inventory accountability, following instructions provided by the manager orally or in writing.

The role requires specialized experience in preparing and serving beverages, setting up and stocking a bar, handling payments and cash, and recognizing and addressing intoxicated or unruly patrons. The position requires meeting applicable minimum-age requirements and obtaining a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission license or server permit. No positive education requirement is specified.

Requirements

• Meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and required background inquiry forms.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.
• Use direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payments.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies.
• Meet minimum age requirements under state law.
• Obtain a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission license or server permit.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain credentials required by applicable Federal, State, or national accreditation institutions.
• Have specialized experience directly related to the duties, equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
• Demonstrate the ability to mix and serve a wide variety of beverages, including liquor, beer, wine, and mixed drinks made with ingredients such as soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit garnishes.
• Demonstrate skill in setting up a bar, anticipating supply shortages based on business volume, and arranging timely replacement of supplies.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect tabs, chits, or cash in appropriate amounts and account for cash and inventory during the work period.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance.
• Provide a resume that clearly describes duties, responsibilities, dates, and hours per week for each position; non-government positions must include complete addresses and dates, and government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, agency address, and dates.
• Complete and submit the occupational questionnaire, with resume information supporting and validating the answers.
• Meet Selective Service registration or exemption requirements if male.
• Provide a Social Security card.
• Successfully complete any required probationary period.
• Submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• If travel is required more than twice per year, obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card if required.
• Maintain a favorable background and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from a full-service bar.
• Mix a wide variety of drinks to order using established recipes.
• Receive payments or charge members’ accounts, make change, and account for the cash fund.
• Assist with inventory and maintain records.
• Keep the bar area clean and properly stocked.
• Wash bar equipment, glassware, and utensils, and perform other sanitation duties in the assigned work area as required.
• Operate the bar properly and maintain accountability for receipts and inventory.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Retirement benefits and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service.
• Quality-of-work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed