Private Events Bar Staff

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We’re an independently owned brewery in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. We brew beer, pour pints, run events, design cool stuff, and create a place that’s fun to visit day in, day out. It’s real work in a real place that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you like to work hard and have a good time, we’re interested.

Rhinegeist offers the following benefits based on employment status:

Rhinegeist was awarded the 2025 Healthy Worksite Gold Level distinction from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio, recognizing our commitment to employee wellness programs.

Position:Private Events Bar Staff

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job :1035

# of Openings:3

Private Events Bar Staff

Reports To:

Director of Private Events and Private Events Manager

Based In:
Cincinnati, OH

Type:
Part-Time

Pay Rate:
Starting at $15/hr

Company Overview:

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together, create fantastic ideas, and build a community. Our unique group of employee-owners believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences.

We strive to find high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. Rhinegeist welcomes all people and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Private Events Department is looking for hard working, part-time staff to join our team. Your help will be used for beverage service during weddings, corporate events, and other types of social events that take place in our private event rooms.

Essential Functions:

• Set up & break down of bars and event spaces.
• Properly take orders and serve beverages to guests.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and confident manner.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and appropriately stocked.
• Collect, clean, and maintain all barware before, during, and after events.
• Properly & efficiently run bar/table service and BOH duties for each event.
• Efficiently observe each event for underage drinking and over intoxication.
• Deal with complaints or problems that may arise with a positive, hospitable attitude.
• Always work collaboratively with management.
• Assist Manager and Event Coordinators with all needs before, during, and after events.
• Work as a team with Rhinegeist event staff to ensure all clients & guests receive the best experience possible.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift anywhere between 5 lbs - 50+ lbs multiple times per day - using carts/dollies to transport from space to space

Kegs

Cases of wine, liquor, soda, beer, etc

Tables

Trash/recycling

Glassware/cases

Vendor load in/load out

• Bending, squatting, reaching
• Standing/Walking for 8 hours with scattered opportunities to sit
• Climbing multiple flights of stairs several times a day to different event spaces

Qualifications:

• Experience in the hospitality industry required.
• Safely and diligently execute COVID-19 complaint procedures, including guest management, before, during and after events (training provided).
• Knowledge and experience on how to properly e.
• Must have at least 2 days of availability each week - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
• Basic wine & cocktail knowledge.
• Serv Safe Certified (will provide if needed).

Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

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