Event Staff - Server Bartender

Duties

• Answers patron questions regarding food and service.
• Responds to guests with sensitivity with regard to their needs and requests.
• Assures that all food and beverages are served in a timely manner.
• Mixes and serves a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit garnishes, in order to provide specially requested beverages. Serves liquor, beer, and wine.
• Executes proper and timely set up and completes clean-up of all banquets.
• Reports maintenance problems or other problems to the supervisor.
• Prolonged standing, walking, reaching. Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Occasionally will lift kegs weighing 100+ pounds onto dolly, transport to specified locations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance - requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirements of the Event Staff Server/Bartender position, NA-7405-05, you must meet all of the following:

Experience performing the duties of a server and/or bartender, which may include, but are not limited to mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, knowledge of a wide variety of beverages, ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks.

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be at least 21 years of age for Federal Bartending.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

Experience as a server and/or bartender in a food or beverage establishment. Catering or Event experience is preferred.

Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in a professional, service-oriented, manner.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.

Experience maintaining sanitation standards.

Experience explaining menu offerings, ingredients, and pairing for guest satisfaction and for allergen concerns.

Additional information

Looking for a federal job that works around your schedule? Our flex positions let you work on an as-needed basis, giving you the flexibility to earn extra income while gaining valuable federal work experience. Whether you're a military spouse, college student, retiree, or simply looking for better work-life balance, these positions are designed to fit your lifestyle. Work when you can. Grow your career when you're ready!!

We're seeking enthusiastic and skilled bartenders/servers ready to contribute their talents and become a vital part of the Academy experience. If the thought of blending your bartending/severing skills with the unique atmosphere and traditions of this iconic institution excites you, and you're ready for a bartending role that's anything but ordinary, take the plunge and apply! Scheduling varies in support of events, morning and evening shifts, weekdays and weekends, and occasional holidays.

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.