Bartender

ONGOING POSTING

SUMMARY

The position of Bartender will be responsible for providing event attendees with beverages, accompanied by attentive, gracious and friendly service. At all times, Bartenders are expected to provide guest with responsible alcohol service while delivering exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work as a team with all Ute Pass Cultural Center (UPCC) personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient beverage service.

2. Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked at all times.

3. Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests following standard measuring practices.

4. Collect money from guests for drinks served and make change.

5. Setup bar prior to each event with beverages/glasses/napkins, garnishes/etc. Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display.

6. Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.

7. Monitor number of drinks guests are served. Appropriately suspend service to anyone who shows visible signs of intoxication.

8. Break down bar after each event: putting away beverages/glasses/napkins/garnishes/etc. wiping down bar/ counters.

9. Work independently.

10. Occasionally assist with event set up and clean up.

11. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Event Center Manager and Parks and Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. Must be 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

2. Current TIPS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days

3. Minimum 1 year bartending experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Working knowledge of beer, wine, liquor and common drink recipes.

2. Knowledge of cash handling procedures, prefer knowledge of any point of sales system.

3. Knowledge of customer relations techniques.

4. Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematic principles.

5. Ability to effectively foster relationships with the public and to handle stressful situations.

6. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

7. Ability to issue clear concise verbal and/or written instructions to patrons and other employees and report operations both verbally and in written form.

8. Ability to multi-task.

9. Ability to concentrate on details.

10. Ability to analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems and find effective solutions.

11. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in answering questions and handling difficult complaints.

12. Ability to perform general clerical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

13. Excellent communication skills.

14. The ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Bottle opener, corkscrew, shaker, cutting board, kitchen utensils, POS system, calculator, and other bar essential items.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand, frequently walk and occasionally sit. The employee is frequently required to talk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects. On occasions, the employee may be required to climb and balance. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 25pounds. The employee will occasionally kneel, crawl and reach with hands and arms. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. Must be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations with speech and hearing. Employee must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color and field vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a climate controlled event space environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may range from moderate to high with occasional vibrations. The employee will occasionally encounter odors, dusts, or mists. While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in a public assembly facility and occasionally works in outside conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, hot and/or cold conditions, or airborne particles.

Occasionally, the employee will be required to work outside. The employee occasionally encounters fumes, odors, dusts and mists.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference check and background check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

BENEFITS

Sick time accrual