Bartender

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Kingsville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Food and Beverage Division, at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. The bartender mixes and serves a limited variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited-service bar. The position works under the supervision of the MWR Operations Manager, who provides guidance, evaluates performance, and is available to answer questions and help resolve customer dissatisfaction. The work is performed indoors in an environment with adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation. It may involve exposure to cuts, bruises, and chapped hands, as well as frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying and pushing and pulling objects. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to serve mixed drinks. The posting describes flexible scheduling based on mission needs and employee availability for flex employees; it also notes that flex employees do not receive benefits, although employees working an average of 30 hours per week may be eligible for medical benefits.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old to serve mixed drinks.
Have knowledge and skill in mixing and serving beverages from a bar with a limited selection of liquor, soda, beer, and wine; exotic-variety drinks are not served, though premixed beverages may be served.
Know the correct proportions and mixtures for preparing beverages requested by name.
Be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance.
Be able to collect tabs or chits and reconcile them with the quantities and prices of items dispensed.
Have working knowledge of sanitation procedures.
Meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and required background inquiry forms.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Pass pre-employment examinations if required.
Hold a valid state driver's license to operate motor vehicles.
Use direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payments.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Provide resume details for relevant experience and qualifications; non-government positions must include complete address and dates, and government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, dates, and agency address.
Complete and submit the occupational questionnaire, with resume information supporting and validating questionnaire answers.
Provide a Social Security card and meet facility-access identity requirements, including a REAL ID or passport as stated in the announcement.

Responsibilities

Prepare a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting the proper premix and garnish, using working knowledge of mixed drinks.
Serve patrons directly.
Receive payments, operate a 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 other bartenders as needed.
Prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and a 401(k) savings plan.
Annual and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling based on mission needs and availability for flex employees.
Employee Assistance Program access for employees and their families.
Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation facilities and programs, including golf courses, marinas, gyms, bowling centers, restaurants, pools, and base libraries.
Discounted tickets and travel options, and outdoor recreation rentals.
Navy Exchange shopping privileges.
Access to professional development resources.
Medical benefits may be available to flex employees scheduled and working an average of 30 hours per week.