Bartender

United States Space Force; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force is seeking a bartender at Buckley Space Force Base to mix and serve beverages from a limited service bar. Duties include setting up the bar, preparing premixed drinks, and serving beer, soda, and wine to patrons.

You will handle payments, operate the cash register, and maintain a clean, organized work area. The role requires knowledge of proper beverage proportions, cash handling procedures, and the ability to recognize intoxicated patrons.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correct beverage proportions and mixtures.
• Ability to follow cash handling procedures and manage funds.
• Ability to identify intoxicated or unruly patrons and seek assistance.

Responsibilities

• Operates limited service bars and prepares premixed beverages.
• Serves beer, soda and wine to customers and patrons.
• Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes change.
• Sets up bar for operation and maintains clean work area.
• Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.
• Stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartenders as needed.
• May prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.

Skills

Cash handling

Beverage preparation

Customer service

Tools

Cash register

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Buckley Space Force Base at the Panther Den. Introduction: The purpose of this position is to mix and serve pre-mixed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited service bar.

Key Responsibilities

Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities: Operates limited service bars. Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting proper premix and garnish. Serves beer, soda and wine. Serves patrons directly or delivers to waiter. Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons or waiter. Sets up bar for operation and obtains cash bank. Maintains work area neat and clean. Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.

Stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartender as required. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability. Performs other related duties as assigned. Evaluating Factors: Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages. Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed. Ability to follow cash handling procedures.

Responsibility: Supervisor provides guidance and evaluates work performance and is available to answer questions and resolve customer dissatisfactions. Work is evaluated on ability to carry out supervisors' instructions concerning work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.

Physical Effort: Requires frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying of objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds. Heavier objects such as beer kegs are usually transported with the aid of a dolly. Working Conditions: Works inside with adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation. Subject to cuts, bruises, and chapped hands.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.31 – $18.31/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government