Bartender

U.S.-Air-Forc; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Galaxy Club at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom seeks a competent bartender to mix and serve beverages in a limited-service bar. The role requires cash handling, recognition of intoxicated patrons, and physical stamina to lift up to 40 pounds.

Experience in retail beverage preparation is essential. This NAF position offers on-site work with standard procedures and a clear 7-day referral review cycle.

Qualifications

• Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale.
• Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve issues.
• Must be able to follow cash handling procedures.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pull and push 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve beverages at a limited-service bar.
• Maintain cash handling accuracy and customer service standards.

Skills

Mix drinks

Cash handling

Customer service

Stamina

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

The purpose of this position is to mix and serve pre-mixed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited-service bar.

• Lifting requirement 5 to 15 pounds, pull and push objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/25/2026

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:

• Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
• Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
• Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
• Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, which includes knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages.
• Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.
• Must be able to follow cash handling procedures.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pull and push objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.