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The Naval Academy is seeking a Bartender to support various Retail Dining venues, including the Alley Club, Anchors and Irons, and other Naval Academy events in Annapolis, Maryland. The role focuses on preparing beverages, serving guests, handling payments, and maintaining bar cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be at least 21, able to obtain security clearance, and lift up to 50 pounds.
We are hiring a Bartender for multiple areas of the Retail Dining team. Bartenders may be scheduled for year-round support of the Naval Academy Alley Club and Restaurant; or at the soon-to-open Anchors and Irons venue at the Brigade Sports Complex. Additional Bartending areas include Navy Baseball, Rugby and Ice Hockey.
Perks: Possible Shift Differential Pay, Sunday Premium Pay, Daily or Weekly OT, Holiday Pay, Pay/Step Increases
Applications must be submitted by noon on 23 September, 2026 to be considered for this position.
(a) Experience performing the duties of a server and/or bartender, which may include, but are not limited to mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, knowledge of a wide variety of beverages, ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks.
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(b) Ability to lift object weight up to 50 pounds.
The Bartender provides both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering atmosphere as a bartender. This position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Retail Dining and Hospitality, Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
Explanation of employment preferences is available on the NABSD Website. No preference is given unless requested and documented. Acceptance or declination of a regular position ends ability to claim preference for spouse or Involutarily Separated (IVS) applicants. To claim a preference, you must attach the following documents with your employment application and request form:
Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
Scheduling 6-hour to 8-hour shifts, 3 to 5 days per week. Availability needed to support morning, evening, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts in support of events. 0-40 hours weekly