Beverage Cart Attendant

NOVA Parks; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Parks is seeking a Beverage Cart Attendant to operate and maintain the beverage cart on the golf course in Sterling, VA. The role pays $14.75 per hour and includes selling food and beverages, including beer, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires 21+ years of age, a valid driver's license, and experience in food service. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed, with uniform provided or purchased. Training and meetings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old per Virginia ABC requirement.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Experience in operation of food service facilities.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and ability to adhere to them.
• TIPS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to handle money and maintain accurate records.
• Strong customer service and public interaction skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Uniform must be purchased and worn.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the beverage cart service daily, maintain supplies and stock levels, and handle cash and inventory.
• Ensure NOVA Parks safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards are followed, including Virginia ABC and Local Health Dept. rules.
• Greet park visitors, handle inquiries, provide information, and inform patrons of rules.
• Prepare and stock beverage cart; sell food and beverages including beer (beer only).
• Prepare and oversee special functions (golf tournaments).
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance as directed.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by Park Manager or Supervisor on Duty.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Sanitation standards

Public interaction

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Education

TIPS certification

Job description

The Beverage Cart Attendant is responsible for the operation and cleanliness of the beverage cart on the golf course.

Pay Rate: $14.75

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Responsible for opening and closing the beverage cart service every day, maintain supplies and stock levels on beverage cart, and handling cash and inventory.
• Ensures NOVA Parks safety, business standards, cleanliness and sanitation standards, and other standards inherent to the particular operation are being followed especially Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Local Health Department standards.
• Assists with public relations by greeting park visitors, handling inquiries, providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Prepares and stocks beverage cart and sells food & beverages including alcoholic beverages (beer only).
• Prepare and oversee special functions (golf tournaments).
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform manual labor and routine maintenance as directed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Park Manager or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be minimum age of 21 (Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirement).
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Working knowledge of and experience in the operation of food service facilities.
• Working knowledge of current sanitation standard standards and ability to adhere to these standards.
• Must have certification or be able to obtain certification in the "Training for Intervention Program" (TIPS) for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Working knowledge of NOVA Parks standards and ability to adhere to these standards.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting a variety of demands and conditions.
• Ability to handle money and maintain accurate records of transactions.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties including custodial tasks such as washing beverage cart, checking fluid levels, emptying trash receptacles, etc.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Possession of or ability to obtain necessary licenses or certifications.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.