Bartender | Seasonal Part-Time | University of Utah (Ken Garff University Club)

Oak View Group•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

A seasonal Bartender at the Ken Garff University Club at the University of Utah provides friendly, efficient, and professional food and beverage service during home games and other designated events. The role serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and works closely with culinary and event staff to maintain smooth service in a fast-paced, changing environment. Bartenders keep service areas clean, organized, and stocked; follow food safety and responsible alcohol service standards; and assist with cleaning, inventory, resetting, and preparing service areas after events. The position pays $10.00–$14.00 per hour and is tip eligible. It is seasonal from November 3, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Requirements

At least six months of bartending experience.
Must be at least 21 years old under Utah law for alcohol service.
Accurate cash-handling skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Bartending school.

Responsibilities

Meet company standards for guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
Follow bar pre-shift notes and menus and provide service as described.
Serve alcoholic beverages according to proper procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Learn or maintain knowledge of available beer, wine, and spirits and suggestively upsell products to guests.
Pour drinks responsibly according to company serving-size standards.
Check guest identification to verify the minimum age for purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Communicate a cutoff to guests when required and listen and respond to customer requests or concerns.
De-escalate situations involving intoxicated guests; contact management or security when a guest is confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, and contact management when an issue is beyond the bartender's decision-making scope.
Request additional products or restock products as needed.
Be responsible for the bank issued at the bar.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and ensure bar equipment is clean and well maintained.
Perform other assigned duties, including setting up and breaking down bar equipment and helping organize the cooler.
Assist with cleaning, inventory, resetting, and preparing service areas for future use after events.