Event Staff

LOCATION: Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo, MI
REPORTS TO: Venue Lead
FLSA POSITION TYPE: Part-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Pay Starting at $18.50/hour
POSITION SUMMARY: Event staff assists with creating an inviting atmosphere by greeting customers and monitoring spaces to maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment at the Eccentric Café.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to and advances the “Safety Always” culture of Bell’s Brewery
• Embraces how diversity and eccentricities make Bell’s a better company. Operates in a spirit of open and honest cooperation while valuing the inherent self-worth & dignity of every employee
• Greets customers in a timely and friendly manner
• Remains up to date on all valid forms of ID, rules, & exceptions
• Checks and verifies customer identification
• Understands & enforces company & pub policies i.e. times for children, employee admittance on band nights, etc.
• Enforces the following:

o No alcoholic drinks leave the bar
o No one brings in outside beverages
o No consumption of alcoholic beverages in the parking lot
o Smoking ban rules & keeps smoking patrons off of stoop

• Assists in security-like duties i.e. crowd control, assisting band, patrolling grounds
• Helps Hospitality staff close down at end of night
• Assists guests in understanding the venue and selecting the proper space for their desired experience
• Assists with facility needs to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Utilizes TiPS training to ensure a safe environment for Bell’s patrons.
• Communicates and works with Hospitality Management Team to address any concerns as needed

Band Nights

• Knows band, what type of music they play & amount of cover charge
• Organizes & counts wristbands, communication when low
• Knows who is in the band & with the band; provides proper wristbands for those parties
• Handles guest list; knows the limit & who to communicate to if too many
• Handles “will-call” list
• Takes cover charge from each patron accountable for cash drawer intake

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

• POS system

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards who will positively represent Bell’s Brewery both internally and externally
• Ability to be friendly yet firm and stay calm in stressful situations
• Ability to control crowds and handle unforeseen situations with a customer first focus
• Strong observational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, and oral communication skills and comfortable addressing diverse groups
• Ability to think on your feet, respond to questions while handling multiple tasks
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
• Should have strong work ethic and a willingness to support other departments as needed
• Flexible work schedule, as weekends and extended workdays are required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Open to applicants without HS Diploma or GED

**Bell’s Brewery offers GED Tuition Program at no cost to employees who are interested in obtaining degree**

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous customer service experience or military equivalent
• Prior experience verifying ID’s
• Tips certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work both indoor and outdoor in seasonal temperatures
• Exposed to high noise levels

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Entertainment venue with live music acts
• Alcohol serving environment
• Rapid changing flow of business

Bell’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Bell’s Brewery we believe diversity and eccentricities make us a better company. Across every department and at every level, Bell’s Brewery is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because it's who we are. We value and recognize the inherit self-worth and dignity of every employee and strive to uphold a work environment that allows every employee to thrive as their full selves.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Salary : $19