Event Bar Service Specialist

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Monthly bus pass reimbursement

PERA – Pension Plan – with employer

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellbeing initiatives

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is seeking Bar Service Staff to manage bar operations at events. This part-time role involves preparing and serving drinks, stocking and maintaining the bar, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be 18+, able to handle cash transactions, and comfortable learning MyVenue POS. Prior bartending or mixology training is preferred, with at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drink preparation and service required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service focus.
• Ability to stay calm when dealing with disruptive patrons.
• Ability to learn POS and cash handling software.
• Basic math skills and cash handling experience.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and delays.

Responsibilities

• Review event sheets and ensure event areas are set up and orderly.
• Ensure complete set up, stocking and striking of bars.
• Prepare ingredients needed for cocktails and other drinks.
• Receives and fulfills orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Maintain a clean workspace and keep bar organized.
• Attractively display glasses and liquor bottles.
• Checks IDs to ensure customers are of legal drinking age.
• Collects money for drinks and handles transactions.
• Refuses service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons when necessary.
• Adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Assist team with light cleaning and event-related tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of drink preparation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service focus

Calm under pressure

Cash handling / basic math

Ability to learn POS software

Education

Serve Alcohol Responsibly training

Mixology / bartending training

At least 1 year related experience

Tools

MyVenue POS system

Job description

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is seeking Bar Service Staff to manage bar operations at events. This part-time role involves preparing and serving drinks, stocking and maintaining the bar, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be 18+, able to handle cash transactions, and comfortable learning MyVenue POS. Prior bartending or mixology training is preferred, with at least one year of related experience.