Bartender

Air Force Global Strike Command • Malmstrom AFB, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is assigned to the 341 FSS Grizzly Bend Club & Community Center. This flexible position guarantees 0 hours but may provide up to 40 hours per week. Flex positions are not eligible to earn leave or other NAF benefits. The position starts at the lowest pay rate, with increases when time-in-grade requirements are met. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

The incumbent operates a full-service bar, mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to order using established recipes, serves patrons or bar waiters, handles payments and member-account charges, washes glasses and equipment, prepares drink garnishes, and may stock service or portable bars for catered functions. The bartender is responsible for proper bar operations, receipts, and inventory accountability, and may prepare cash-fund accountability documentation.

Applicants must meet experience and eligibility requirements, complete required background checks and a pre-employment physical, meet the minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages, and obtain a Food Handler's Certificate or complete food-handler training. The role requires clear communication and the ability to deal effectively with the public. Physical requirements include frequently lifting 5–15 pounds, pushing and pulling 10–20 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, including knowledge of a wide variety of beverages and the ability to combine ingredients and mix exotic drinks.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance.
• Ability to follow cash-handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to frequently lift 5–15 pounds, push and pull 10–20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.
• Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Meet the applicable minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
• Obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food-handler training.
• Satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and required background investigation.
• Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Provide proof of claimed preference or priority eligibility with the application by the closing date, if applicable.
• U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated U.S. Territory residency requirement or provide the specified installation memorandum.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify).
• Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents for installation access.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a full-service bar.
• Mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to order using established recipes, including exotic drinks.
• Deliver drinks to bar waiters or serve them directly to patrons.
• Receive payments or charge purchases to members' accounts, as appropriate.
• Wash glasses and other bar equipment.
• Prepare garnishes for mixed drinks.
• Help stock a service bar or portable bar for catered functions, as needed.
• Ensure proper bar operations, receipts, and inventory accountability.
• Accept money, operate a cash register, and make change.
• Prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability, if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed