Hospitality Associate Waitstaff/Bartender -Part time - $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Part-time position, 25–30 hours per week.

About the role

Provide exceptional service to guests during events and functions at the Institute. This role ensures a welcoming and professional bar experience while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and compliance with all regulations. The Bartender also supports the front-of-house staff during high-volume periods or when no bars are scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standardized recipes.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting with guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Accurately take and fulfill drink orders, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Set up and break down bar stations for events, including restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
• Collaborate with event staff to ensure seamless service during conferences, banquets, and other functions.
• Monitor and manage bar inventory during events, notifying the Food and Beverage Manager of low stock or equipment needs.
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Adhere to all state and local alcohol service regulations.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Process cash and card transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory usage, and tips.
• Assist the front-of-house waitstaff as needed.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience in a hospitality, restaurant, or conference center setting.
• Knowledge of beverage recipes, techniques, and bar equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Positive, patient, team-minded attitude.
• High school diploma or GED; trade or technical school preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (up to 10 hours per day).
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in safe alcohol service (ServSafe Alcohol).
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems.

Pay

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour.