Bartender-05 - INT – 6658

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible/Dependent Spending Account

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Tuition AssistancePaid Parental Leave

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks a Bartender in Ketchikan, Alaska, to prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, serve customers, and assist with inventory and cash handling. You will follow recipes, maintain a sanitary bar, and ensure accurate records of liquor usage.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting light to moderate loads, mandatory training, and compliance with safety procedures. This intermittent position offers benefits under the USCG Community Services Command.

Qualifications

• Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale with knowledge of beverages and ability to combine ingredients.
• Experience recognizing intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolving the problem.
• Experience following proper cash handling procedures.
• Must be able to stoop, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and move objects as required.
• Must meet minimum age requirement for serving alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Prepares drinks following established recipes and serves patrons or staff.
• Keeps bar presentable and sanitary, maintains stock and storeroom setup.
• Manages receipts, inventory, and cash handling; may document cash funds accountability.
• Completes required alcohol service training and adheres to safety procedures.
• Identifies unruly patrons and follows procedures to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience mixing alcoholic beverages

Recognizing intoxicated patrons

Cash handling procedures

Stoop, stand, and walk long periods

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Minimum age for serving alcohol

Job description

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 01/30/2025

Announcement: 6658

Opening Date: 13 February 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-7405-05

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Bartender-05 Salary: $20.85/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Ketchikan, AK

MWR Ketchikan Crows Nest

DUTIES

Prepares alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks following a variety of established and complex recipes. Serves patrons directly or delivers to wait staff.

Ensures bar is in a presentable and sanitary condition. Assures an adequate stock level is maintained, sets up storeroom and work area to permit easy access to stock items. Maintains work area neat and clean. Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils following proper sanitation procedures. Stocks services bars as required.

Responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability. Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records on which drinks and liquors are in greatest demand. Accepts money, operates cash register, and makes change. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.

Completes required training in the serving of alcohol beverages before starting work. Annual, local refresher training is required and must be documented. Identifies persons who become unruly or who appear intoxicated, resolves the problem, or seeks assistance in accordance with established procedures.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Must have working knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 1. 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.
• 2. Experience recognizing intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolving the problem or seeking assistance.
• 3. Experience following proper cash handling procedures.
• 4. Must be able to stoop, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• 5. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing 5 to 10 pounds, pull and push objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.
• 6. Must meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Two years of experience as a bartender.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition AssistancePaid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.

Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.

Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.

Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and

all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.

Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.

Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority:

The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,

Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose:

To collect inform