Bartender

Goodman-Community-Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodman Community Center in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a licensed bartender to provide exceptional beverage service for private events. The role involves preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, working within Wisconsin laws, and ensuring guest safety during service.

The position is part-time with flexible hours, requiring knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and prior bartending experience, especially for banquets. A City Operator’s License is required or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Must hold Madison City Operator’s License or be willing to obtain one.
• Excellent customer service and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits; familiar with standard drink recipes.
• Experience bartending, preferably for banquet events.
• Basic math skills and money handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all applicable Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage Laws.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service by adhering to minors’ service laws.
• Assist with minimizing disturbances and maintaining safety of customers and the community.
• Support the Event Coordinator to ensure safe alcohol beverage service and storage.
• Assist Lead Bartender with inventory and bar setup before events.
• Work with catering staff to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient service.
• Break down service area, clean up, and store any remaining liquor.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Bartending

Money handling

Beer, wine, spirits knowledge

Job description

Description

Job Title: Bartender

Department: Hospitality

Reports To: Director of Hospitality and Event Services

Position Type: Part-time, flexible hours

Salary: $20/hr

Position Description

We are looking for a licensed bartender who can provide our guests with an outstanding experience. This position will prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for private events held at the Goodman Community Center.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid City of Madison Operator’s License or be willing to obtain one
• Exceptional customer service, professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and familiar with standard drink recipes
• Experience bartending, preferably for banquet events
• Basic mathematical skills and money handling experience

Responsibilities

• Enforce all applicable Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage Laws
• Ensures responsible alcohol service by adhering to minors’ service laws
• Assist with minimizing disturbances and maintaining the safety of customers and the community
• Support the Event Coordinator to ensure safe alcohol beverage service & storage
• Assist Lead Bartender with inventory and bar set-up before event
• Work with all catering staff members to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Break down service area, clean up, put away bar, properly dispose of, and store any remaining liquor