Bartender

Bartender Position at Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Bartender at the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Under direction of the Director of Food & Beverage and the Food & Beverage Manager, the Part Time Bartender member's primary responsibilities include the following functions in accordance with ASM policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide total guest satisfaction through skilled and capable service in accordance with Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium standards.
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes.
• Serves wine and draught or bottled beer.
• Collects money for drinks served.
• Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive display.
• May slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintaining cleanliness of bar area.
• Attention to detail and consistency in every aspect of service is a must.
• This is a fast paced position that will involve constant customer interaction.
• Position is very hands on.
• Verifies inventory counts and checks bar supplies to ensure bar is stocked and set up.
• Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Inputs sales using POS system, accepting payment and calculating change accurately.
• Monitor order and restock bar inventory to keep operations flowing smoothly.
• Maintain inventory sheet and other related paperwork.
• Balance cash receipts at conclusion of event.
• Comply with all inventory control measures.
• Break down bar and store supplies at end of function.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized and stocked work area following sanitation standards.
• Maintain professional relationship with all coworkers.
• All duties are to be performed in accordance with Louisiana State Alcohol standards and regulations as well as Company policies, practices and procedures.
• Follows direction of Captain and Management at all times.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisor Responsibilities

Working Conditions:

• The working hours are scheduled based on the needs the facility. PART-TIME ON-CALL scheduling.
• There is no guarantee of hours on a weekly basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work as scheduled.
• Maintain a client service oriented attitude.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays and can work flexible schedules
• NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to pass a background check to include a credit history report and meet corporate minimum requirements
• Must be able to obtain a ABO Card and LATC Permit
• NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.

Education and/or Experience:

• At least one-year experience as a bartender, restaurants (with banquet facilities), convention centers or arenas
• Experience with upscale dining in a restaurant or similar type facility preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1-2 years' experience as a bartender in a high-volume restaurant, theatre, or banquet facility preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Good oral communication skills and the ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent hospitality and customer service skills, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of popular mixed drink recipes and preparation methods.
• Mature judgment and professionalism in handling all matters
• Able to understand directives and utilize basic mathematical skills

Computer Skills:

• Ability to operate a cash register & credit card machine

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

• Must be able to lift 45 pounds unaided.
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to balance and have good manual dexterity

Note:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.