BARTENDER at U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Responsibilities

Food Service General Operations

Meet or exceed regulatory and professional standards for the alcohol and food display, handling and storage.

Meet or exceed regulatory and professional standards for the cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas and equipment.

Promptly acknowledge guests in a courteous and professional manner.

Respond to guests’ questions and complaints promptly and in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Spirit of the USSRC.

Meet or exceed the expectations of the Catering Manager/Catering Supervisor for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.

Bartender Functions

Set-up and breakdown tables, decorations, equipment, serving areas, and related activities in an accurate and timely manner

Serve prepared alcoholic beverages to guests in an accurate and timely manner.

Ensure that guests have adequate beverage throughout dinner.

Endure that Food Service equipment is properly secured upon conclusion of catering function.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Yes or No.

Travel Required:          Yes or No

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Education: High school or GED desired

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience: Some experience (0-3 months) in catering or full-service dining strongly desired. Bartending skills strongly desired.  Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to interact with guests effectively and in a courteous, professional manner.

Other Requirements             

Physical Requirements of the Position

This position has the following special requirements:

Standing for long periods of time (6-8 hrs.) or for duration of shift serving meals and cleaning dining room.

Walking and climbing (stairs & ladders) to access other areas of the Food Service Department.

Carrying, lifting supplies, boxes, trays up to 50 lbs. waist and shoulder high.

Bending, kneeling, reaching to store & retrieve supplies and equipment and to serve meals.

Sight, reading, wrist movements, feeling to serve meals and beverages, operate food service equipment and clean food service areas.

Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, guests.

This position involves working in a climate-controlled kitchen environment that is subject to changing temperatures.  This position will involve working evening and weekend hours.  This position is subject to the hazards related to the food service industry.  This position deals extensively with the general public and employees throughout the organization who interact with assigned area of responsibility.

General Requirements

Willingness to be open to learning and growing

Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team

Must possess a valid driver’s license & appropriate references

Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries

Prefer to be at least 18 years or older

Maturity of judgment and behavior

Accepts full responsibility of their actions and how these may affect others

Adherence and participation in the Center’s Safety Program

Professional Standards

Understands and follows all policies & procedures

Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance, presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty & ethics are essential

Ensures that excellent customer service is maintained with each customer

Maintains a positive attitude toward the position & the company and appreciates that promptness and attendance at work is apart of sustaining a professional relationship

Ensures that excellent standards of cleanliness & health regulations are maintained

Teamwork Standards

Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the Department’s team

Maintains pleasant and professional relationship with co-workers & assists as needed

Remains positive about the team and facilitates an optimistic approach to resolution of issues  

Maintains productive, effective and professional relationships with all departments

The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

Employee is responsible for working in a safe manner and keeping his/her workplace safe.