Seasonal Event Beverage Lead | Bar Ops & Training

Desert Botanical Garden; Arizona; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona seeks a Seasonal Beverage Services assistant to support the Beverage Operations Manager for facility rental events, special events, and internal events requiring beverage services.

The role covers bar setup, event execution, administrative support, and compliance with liquor laws. Efficiency, customer service, and the ability to work evenings and weekends are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in food and beverage industry or related field.
• AZ Food Handlers card preferred. AZDLLC approved Title 4 certification required. If you do not have certification, you will be required to receive after hire.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work off-hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist, as necessary, with the organization and execution of bar set up and service for clients on day of event. Provide product and supplies for bars throughout duration of event and back up support for bartenders. Check bartenders out at the end of event; review pull sheet for accuracy and ensure products are put back in proper place.
• Provide administrative support, create custom menus, and control all internal products that are executed and returned from events.
• Observe and comply with all Arizona liquor laws and regulations.
• Assist with training of bartenders and follow Garden policies relating to beverage services.
• Understand and troubleshoot POS payment and equipment.
• Supervise contracted bartenders and act as liaison between the Garden and vendor in the absence of the Beverage Operations Manager.
• Provide assistance with quarterly inventory and related bookkeeping of all liquor and associated products; maintain organization of office.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of beverage services and sales at special events
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Team coordination

POS system

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona seeks a Seasonal Beverage Services assistant to support the Beverage Operations Manager for facility rental events, special events, and internal events requiring beverage services.

The role covers bar setup, event execution, administrative support, and compliance with liquor laws. Efficiency, customer service, and the ability to work evenings and weekends are essential for success.