MWR Bartender

U.S. Department of the Navy; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a Bar Attendant to manage a limited service bar at events. Duties include mixing and serving drinks, inventory management, and ensuring cleanliness. Candidates must meet federal suitability requirements and obtain necessary food and alcohol-related certifications within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to visually recognize shortages of bar supplies.
• Skill in using knives and slicers for garnishes.
• Ability to serve non-mix drinks with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Operates a limited service bar and serves drinks.
• Collects payments and maintains inventory.
• Ensures the bar is sanitary and presentable.

Skills

Ability to mix and serve beverages

Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons

Ability to maintain inventory

Education

Food Handlers certification

C.A.R.E certification

Job description

Operates a limited service bar such as portable bars for private parties and banquets. Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, receives and records payment at time of sale, and maintains inventory of stock. Ensures bar is in a presentable and sanitary condition. Performs other related duties as required. Must meet minimum age requirement.
Duties

Knowledge and skill to mix and serve beverages from a bar which is limited to a few varieties and brands of liquor, soda, beer, and wine. Pre-mixed beverages, such as daiquiris, are served; however, beverages of the exotic variety are not mixed or served. Knowledge of the correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages according to name request from patrons or cocktail attendants. Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed. Ability to collect tabs or chits in appropriate amounts and reconcile them with the quantities and prices of items dispensed.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Must walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Uses dolly to transport beer kegs.
• Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
• May have or obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
• Frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements to prepare/serve alcohol.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have the ability to visually recognize shortages of supplies at the bar such as beverages, beer, condiments, garnishes, glasses, napkins, and utensils, and to replace them as needed.
• Skill is needed to use knives and automatic slicers in the preparation of garnishes such as or oranges, limes, and lemons.
• The incumbent has the ability to serve non-mix drinks under the close technical guidance of a bartender.