Bartender - Omni Center (Seasonal/Limited Term)

Bartender Position

The City of Onalaska is seeking to hire Bartenders. Scheduled hours vary for each event, but may include: mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. An employee in this position is responsible for a variety of tasks related to bartending operations. Work is reviewed by the Omni Center Manager for accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Greet customers in a friendly and timely manner and take drink orders from customers.
• Process the order on cash register and return correct change; follow City cash handling policies and procedures. Balance cash drawer each shift or as directed following established cash handling policies.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Inform manager of bartending supply levels after each shift; may assist in ordering liquor and other bartending supplies.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Clean glasses, utensils, tables, bar equipment, and general work area.
• Contain overuse of alcohol by customers by cutting off alcohol supply; may be required to quiet a loud or obnoxious customer or require them to leave the premises.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work as needed or requested. Assistance is given to others and special projects to be completed as scheduled or requested.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Compensation: Wage range for this seasonal, limited-term position is $10.00 to $13.00 per hour depending on qualifications and budget. Flexible scheduling available. There are no benefits associated with limited-term positions.

To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, submit an online employment application by accessing the City of Onalaska employment page. Position open until filled. Applications reviewed periodically upon submission.

Additional information: Minimum age 18. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements of Work (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years old.
• Read, understand, and effectively carry out written and oral instructions, measurements, directions and work orders.
• Use equipment safely and act in a safe manner when in the work environment.
• Knowledge of health and food service regulations; knowledge of government alcohol and beverage service regulations.
• Handle cash transactions, count money and disperse correct change.
• Provide a high level of customer service; ability to recognize customer intoxication.
• Report to work at the scheduled times.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and establish effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, staff and public.

Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Standing/walking up to eight (8) hours per day and frequent bending and stooping. Ability to lift various weights up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to perform overhead work.