Event Staff (Bartender/Server)

Summary

The Event Staff Bartender/Server is responsible for providing food and beverage service to event patrons at the Naval Academy Club, the Club at Greenbury Point, and various other locations as part of the Retail Dining and Hospitality Team.

This position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD). NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.

Duties

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• Answers patron questions regarding food and service.
• Responds to guests with sensitivity with regard to their needs and requests.
• Assures that all food and beverages are served in a timely manner.
• Mixes and serves a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit garnishes, in order to provide specially requested beverages. Serves liquor, beer, and wine.
• Executes proper and timely set up and completes clean-up of all banquets.
• Reports maintenance problems or other problems to the supervisor.
• Provides other duties as assigned.
• Prolonged standing, walking, reaching. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Occasionally will lift kegs weighing over 100 pounds onto dolly to transport to specified locations.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be 21 years of age or older for this position
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Event Staff Bartender position, NA-7405-05, you must meet the following requirement:

Experience performing the duties of a server and/or bartender, which may include, but are not limited to mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, knowledge of a wide variety of beverages, ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

• Experience as a server and/or bartender in a food or beverage establishment. Catering or Event experience preferred.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to operate professionally in a sanitary, service-oriented, manner.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.

Additional information

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include:

• Use of the Brigade Sports Complex
• Shop at the Midshipmen Store
• Shop at the Navy Exchange
• Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club
• Use of MWR facilities
• Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union
• Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS
• Use of Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.