Service Bartender - State Farm Arena

Job Summary

The Service Bartender supports our premium courtside service operations during the Hawks season. This non-customer facing role prepares high quality beverages for guests on the event floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
• Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
• Greets team members in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.
• Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained.
• Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
• Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.
• Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.
• Washes and sterilizes stemware.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years' experience working in a bar/bartender setting.
• The In-Seat Bartender has a knowledge of basic drink recipes and bar operations.
• The candidate has the ability to communicate effectively, problem solve and make decisions with little guidance.
• Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with guests.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and work well with others.
• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Lift/move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with guests.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and work well with others.
• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Lift/move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.