Event Bartender — Dynamic Venues, Tip-Eligible

Oak View Group; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid leave accrual (1 hour per 30 hrs,

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional beverage service at events in Grand Junction. The role requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

It offers an hourly rate with tipping eligibility and part-time benefits aimed at support staff. Responsibilities include cash handling, serving alcoholic drinks following all regulations, upselling beverages, de-escalating intoxicated guests, and maintaining a clean workstation.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending preferred.
• Accurate cash handling skills. Previous experience conducting a cash register is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the cash register sales by entering the orders and completing the transaction.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks, including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check the guest's ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
• Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
• Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.
• Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.
• Request additional product or restock product as required
• Handle cash accurately. Bartenders are responsible for issuing a bank at their corresponding bar.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cash handling

Flexible scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Oak View Group is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional beverage service at events in Grand Junction. The role requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

It offers an hourly rate with tipping eligibility and part-time benefits aimed at support staff. Responsibilities include cash handling, serving alcoholic drinks following all regulations, upselling beverages, de-escalating intoxicated guests, and maintaining a clean workstation.