BARTENDER

U.S Air Force; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force seeks a flexible bartender for the South Bay Café on Los Angeles Air Force Base. In this role, you'll mix and serve beverages, handle cash, and maintain bar cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in mixing drinks and cash handling, and must be able to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale.
• Ability to recognize and resolve issues with patrons.
• Follow cash handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve pre-mixed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Operate limited service bars and maintain cleanliness.
• Receive payment and handle cash register.

Skills

Knowledge of beverage mixing

Ability to handle cash

Problem resolution skills

Job description

About the position: This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, located at the South Bay Café on Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California. This position is considered Flexible. The position is 0 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or benefits.

Duties

1. The purpose of this position is to mix and serve pre-mixed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited service bar.
2. Operates limited service bars.
3. Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting proper premix and garnish.
4. Serves beer, soda, and wine.
5. Serves patrons directly or delivers to waiter.
6. Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons or waiter.
7. Sets up bar for operation and obtains cash bank.
8. Maintains work area neat and clean.
9. Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.
10. Stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartender as required.
11. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.
12. Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends, and Holidays.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

If interested in applying for this position, you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12751553

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

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, 06/30/2025.

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, including knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures.
• Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolve issues or seek assistance.
• 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 40 pounds.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Meet the minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
• Obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Successfully complete and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 Level).
• Work uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and Holidays.

You will be evaluated on your competency in relevant areas.