Bartender

U.S Air Force; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Air Force as a Bartender at the Lakeside Community Center, where you will mix and serve a variety of beverages while interacting with patrons. The role offers flexible hours with the chance to develop your bartending skills in a dynamic environment, requiring physical capability and a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons and resolve issues.
• Clear communication and public interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Handles cash register and payment transactions.
• Cleans bar equipment and ensures bar operational readiness.

Skills

Mixing alcoholic beverages

Cash handling

Customer service

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lakeside Community Center.

This position is Flexible w/ no minimum guaranteed hrs (meaning you could work between 0-40 hrs per week depending on need of facility) and no standard benefits.

This position is subject to irregular tour of duty to include evenings, weekends and Holidays.

This position requires incumbent to be minimum of 21 years of age
Duties

The purpose of this position is to mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full service bar. Mixes and serves all types of alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes. Beverages include but are not limited to, Margaritas, for which no pre-mix is available, Zombies, Singapore Slings, etc. Delivers drinks to waiters or serves directly to patrons. Receives payments or charges to member's account as appropriate. Washes glasses and other bar equipment. Prepares garnishes for mixed drinks. May help stock service bar or portable bar for catered functions. Responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability. Accepts money, operates a cash register, and makes change. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability. Secures facility at the end of shift to include: doors, coolers, freezers, and warehouse and liquor storage. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12747969

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be minimum age of 21
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. 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 and over 40 pounds.
• This position requires satisfactory completion of food handlers certification (provided by employer)
• This position is subject to irregular tour of duty to include evenings, weekends and Holidays

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, 06/16/2025

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 refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, which includes knowledge of a wide variety of beverages and ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks. Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed. Must be able to follow cash handling procedures. Must be able to communicate clearly and possess skill in dealing with public.