Bartender

Navymwrmayport; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Navymwrmayport in Kingsville, Texas, seeks a bartender to mix and serve beverages from a limited-service bar within the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Food and Beverage Division, NAS Kingsville.

The successful candidate will handle cash and tabs, ensure correct beverage portions, and manage difficult patrons with professionalism. Prior customer service and beverage experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill to mix and serve beverages from a bar which is limited to a few varieties and brands of liquor, soda, beer, and wine.
• Pre-mixed beverages, such as daiquiris, are served; however, beverages of the exotic variety are not mixed or served.
• Knowledge of the correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages according to name request from patrons or cocktail attendants.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.
• Ability to collect tabs or chits in appropriate amounts and reconcile them with the quantities and prices of items dispensed.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve beverages from a limited-service bar.
• Ensure accurate tab handling and price reconciliation.

Skills

Beverage mixing

Customer service

Cash handling

Alcohol awareness

Problem resolution

Job description

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Food and Beverage Division, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas. The purpose of this position is to mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited service bar.

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.
All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Knowledge and skill to mix and serve beverages from a bar which is limited to a few varieties and brands of liquor, soda, beer, and wine.
• Pre-mixed beverages, such as daiquiris, are served; however, beverages of the exotic variety are not mixed or served.
• Knowledge of the correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages according to name request from patrons or cocktail attendants.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.
• Ability to collect tabs or chits in appropriate amounts and reconcile them with the quantities and prices of items dispensed.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.