Newport Aquarium Events Bartender

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers in a courteous fashion, with a world-class service in mind
• Accurately pour and mix based on customer requests and available inventory and liquor
• Must be able to respond to and take direction from the Events Management Team
• Recognize levels of intoxication and utilize safety standard training to prevent guests from reaching intoxicated levels
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Accurately set bar based on instructions by Event Management Team
• Prepares and restock bar supplies such as dry goods, glassware, juices, sodas, and garnishes
• Collect money and make accurate change – balance bar money bag at end of each event
• Accurately complete open and closing inventory or consumption sheets
• Follow work schedule and instructions provided for event
• Pour and Dispense alcoholic beverages to legal age guests
• Maintains security of all bar supplies and inventory
• Learn and adhere to HFE Core Values, guest service standards, policies and procedures, and safety protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong public speaking skills and customer service experience
• Serv-Safe® training or concurrent Bartending training a plus
• Newport City Bartending License a plus
• Ability to think on their feet in keeping with show integrity when dealing with high stress and high volume events
• Willingness to take direction and coaching from experienced staff members in order to improve your skills and enhance the guest experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced job and remain courteous, friendly and helpful to guests and cast at all times
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which must include weekday evenings, and possibly weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

PERKS

• Visit the aquarium whenever you want, share complimentary tickets with friends and family
• Enjoy discounts on food and beverage, merchandise from our gift shop, and candy from Sweet Dreams Candy Company
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and the chance to hone your guest service skills
• Looking to pursue your education without the debt? Grow U has hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associate and bachelor's degrees. Most of these programs are fully-funded
• Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU

SKILLS

• Intermediate Cash Handling
• Intermediate Behaviors

BEHAVIORS

• Innovative
• Motivated

EDUCATION

• Education not specified

EXPERIENCE

• Experience not specified

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Licenses & Certifications not specified

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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