Pub Staff/Bartender-4

Amherst College • Amherst, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for a Pub Staff/Bartender (Casual Position). This is a part-time, academic-year (42 weeks) position with an expected salary range of $20.00-23.00 per hour. The Pub Staff/Bartender is committed to delivering exceptional customer service while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Amherst College students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Pub Manager, this position supports pub operations, front-of-house hospitality, and food and beverage service during the academic year. Responsibilities include food and beverage preparation, counter service, inventory management, event support, and light administrative duties as assigned. The successful candidate ensures compliance with state alcohol laws and safe food handling practices, including proper labeling, dating, and product rotation, while maintaining a clean, inviting space for community gatherings. This role also models respectful, inclusive behavior and collaborates with campus partners to support programs that reflect Amherst College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Dining Services provides essential services central to student life, and this position may be required to report to work even when the College is closed. All Dining Services employees are responsible for understanding and implementing established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols, and must actively support and respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members. Failure to adhere to required food safety and allergen control practices may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to legally serve alcohol in Massachusetts.
• ServSafe Alcohol, TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures), or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete reference and background checks, including a Massachusetts CORI check.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs. (e.g., kegs, beer cases, ice buckets).
• Pre-employment physical/lift test is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a higher education campus center, student union, or pub environment.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student staff or student volunteers.
• Active certification in CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pub operations, including responsible alcohol service, point-of-sale transactions, and general front-of-house hospitality.
• Prepare and serve beverages in accordance with state laws, local regulations, and campus alcohol policies.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service that makes all campus community members and guests feel included, respected, and welcomed.
• Restock inventory, verify delivery shipments, and monitor stock levels of beverages, food, paper goods, and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain a clean bar and seating area, remove trash and recycling and sweep and mop floors before, during, and after shifts.
• Report maintenance or facility issues to the Pub Manager promptly.
• Strictly verify identification to prevent underage service and enforce responsible hospitality/de-escalation practices.
• Serve as a key safety liaison during operating hours, collaborating with Campus Safety when necessary to ensure guest well-being.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with our community and coworkers, including operational needs and concerns.
• Stay up to date on college communications via your Amherst College email account.
• Communicate schedule needs and changes in a timely and effective manner.

Benefits

• The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED