What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concession & Event Assistant/Bar Tender - Extra Help position at Governors State University?
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (GSU) invites applicants for Concession & Events Assistant part-time seasonal positions.
About the Center for Performing Arts
The Center for Performing Arts serves as a welcoming cultural destination, showcasing diverse voices and stories that cultivate, connect, and inspire our community through education, entertainment, and compassionate dialogue.
Job Summary
We seek individuals eager to serve in a joyful high-pace environment with a spirit of generosity, radical hospitality, and inclusion. Concession & Event Assistants support a variety of event-related duties, including event preparation, concessions operations, and mixology.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality service to guests by offering them snack and beverage items for sale.
- Work steadfastly while maintaining a fluctuating and sometimes demanding schedule, including mandatory attendance at events.
- Setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and equipment, inventory controls/rotation.
- Dispense food and beverages, prepare costs, tally cash transactions with customers.
- Use basic math skills and handle cash transactions in a fast-paced environment, responsible for a cash bank of over $200.
- Inspect identification to ensure customer meets age requirements for alcohol consumption.
- Observe customer alcohol consumption and behavior to prohibit sales to intoxicated parties.
- Prepare and set-up event areas (bar setup, decorations, other duties as assigned).
- Support buses and lunch arrangements coordination in conjunction with the Theater Manager/Patron Service Manager for arts in educational performances.
- Assist Theater Manager and Patron Service Manager with front-of-house duties and coordination of VIP activities/special events as needed.
Physical Demands
Occasional heavy lifting up to 20 pounds particularly in concession stand duties and general endurance during certain weekend events.
Compensation
This is a temporary assignment which will end when funding or hours are exhausted. Employees in this position perform a variety of duties as assigned by their supervisor and outlined above. Pay rate is $15-$17 per hour commensurate with education/experience.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Age 21 required.
- High school diploma.
- One year in a cash handling position.
- Experienced in bartending and concession stand operations.
- Knowledge of liquor dispensary laws and mixology.
- Basic math skills to handle cash transactions in a fast pace environment.
- Must adhere to all standards and ethics required by GSU and the State of Illinois, including the Procurement Code.
- Must be a detail-oriented, friendly, and efficient troubleshooter, able to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must maintain a friendly attitude with all public and coworkers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years in cash handling position.
- One year of bartending experience.
- Some experience in event planning.
- Basset License.
- Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
Supplemental Information
Please attach the following required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, List of Three Professional References.
Candidates who are offered this position will be required to pass background screening and physical lift test.
Salary : $15 - $17
