Bartender

U.S. Department of the Navy; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a qualified beverage server for its Fleet and Family Readiness Program in Great Lakes, IL. Key responsibilities include preparing and serving drinks, cash handling, and maintaining cleanliness in the bar area. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience with beverage service and adhere to sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Experience with mixing and serving beverages preferred.
• Six months of experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to patrons in a dining/bar facility.
• Handle cash transactions and complete reports.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Cash handling

Sanitation practices

Mixing drinks

Customer service

Job description

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program NAVSTA Great Lakes Epicenter in Great Lakes, IL. The purpose of this position is to provide beverage service in a dining room, bar/lounge facility.
Duties

Sets up bar for operation, including garnishes for mixed drinks. Mixes and serves a limited variety of alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.

Serves patrons directly, receives payment, operates cash register, makes and returns change to the patron.

At close of facility, completes the Daily Activity Report (DAR), verifies amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag into the safe.

Performs basic cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washes bar equipment, glassware, utensils, etc., to maintain a constant and clean working area.

Ensures all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• A Star ID or (Driver's License) will be requested in order to continue with the background investigation and have access to any Federal Building. Acceptable IDs include a U.S Passport or Passport Card or a permanent resident card (Green Card).

Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic and cash handling procedures to compute changes and make change quickly and accurately.

Must possess working knowledge of sanitation practices and procedures.

Must be a mature individual who can exercise control over a large group of people to ensure good order and discipline as necessary.

Must possess working knowledge and skill to mix and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from a limited bar.

A minimum of six months' experience is strongly preferred.