Christkindl Markt Beverage Pourers
About The Position
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is home to the Christkindl Markt, one of the Midwest's premier holiday traditions, welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests each season. We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and hospitality-minded Beverage Pourers to support bar operations and provide exceptional beverage service. Beverage Pourers prepare drinks, maintain supplies, keep bar areas clean and organized, and help ensure efficient service throughout the event. Working closely with Bartenders, Bar Supervisors, and other event staff, you'll help keep beverage service moving while contributing to a welcoming and festive guest experience. Our team values integrity, collaboration, resourcefulness, respect, proactivity, and fun. We seek individuals who are dependable, attentive, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a team.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of barbacking, event, hospitality, or related experience required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Dependable, proactive, and willing to learn and follow established procedures.
- Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and adapt to changing operational demands.
- Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including kitchen, cooler, storage, and winter conditions.
- Positive, professional attitude and commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Listen to beverage orders communicated by Bar Servers and accurately prepare requested drinks.
- Place completed beverages on the bar for Bar Servers to provide to guests after payment is received.
- Follow established training and service guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Develop knowledge of beer, wine, and other Christkindl Markt beverage offerings.
- Stock and stage beverages, glassware, and supplies to support efficient service.
- Monitor product and supply levels and proactively communicate restocking needs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and stocked bar stations throughout each shift.
- Assist with preparing, staging, cleaning, and maintaining bar areas.
- Follow all applicable sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
- Maintain awareness when moving products and supplies through busy event areas.
- Work closely with Bartenders, Bar Supervisors, and other event staff to support smooth operations.
- Communicate promptly when supplies, products, or additional support are needed.
- Anticipate team needs and assist during high-volume periods.
- Adapt to changing priorities and assist with additional event duties as needed.
- Assist with additional event duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
