Events-Bartender

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the per diem position of Bartender for the Stone Barn at Sebago Lake!

Are you a highly motivated individual who enjoys working with the public? Do you have a keen attention to detail and provide spectacular customer service? If you are driven to succeed in a fast-paced, yet rewarding environment we would like to hear from you! Summer hours are focused heavily on weddings and ticketed events.

Facilitates an event bar service for all beverages by:

• Unloading, arranging, cleaning, and restocking bar equipment, ice, and glassware before, during, and after events
• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, according to recipe standards
• Greeting guests warmly, taking orders, making recommendations, and providing fast, polite service
• Checking identification to verify legal drinking age and refuse service to intoxicated guests, ensuring compliance with all local laws and company regulations
• Monitoring stock levels behind the bar, restock supplies, and handle cash/credit card transactions using POS systems
• Being knowledgeable of and keeps up on the latest beverage recipes
• Handling cash and credit cards, takes responsibility for end of shift cash/credit drop
• Reporting any impaired behavior or guest issues to the event supervisor
• Staying focused on the overall event beverage consumption and makes intelligent decisions regarding serving alcohol

• Interacting and filling customer requests
• Working well with the other team members to deliver the ultimate guest experience
• Listening to special requests and filling the request as needed
• Executing the event to the highest standard, acting quickly to fix issues that may arise
• Maintaining a professional presence in front of staff and guests at all times
• Ensuring that tasks and requests are completed with the proper level of urgency
• Working seamlessly with a team of event professionals and assists in catering as needed to ensure guest satisfaction

• Arriving to a shift on time and in uniform
• Keeping all equipment clean and tidy during an event and after an event
• Using safe standards of food and beverage service
• Following all opening and closing procedures as outlined by bar coordinator, supervisor

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Some bartending experience required
• TIPS, RServing or equivalent certification
• Ability to pass a background check

Per Diem position with flexible scheduling required; days, nights and weekends required.

• Ability to interact with all levels of guests, college students, faculty, staff and senior management
• Ability to maintain a professional presence at all social events
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
• An aptitude for math skills for accurately cashing out patrons and measuring beverage ingredients
• Ability to think forward and anticipate quests needs
• Knowledgeable of and keeps up on the latest beverage recipes
• Detail oriented, to include impeccable cleanliness of work area
• Ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of food service including formal and informal catering events
• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• Possesses a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Tolerates work-related stress effectively, maintaining professionalism and…