602-Bar Services - 2136-602 Bartender

Bartender

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California. We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

Under direction, participates in the mixing and sale of drinks for specified clubhouse events that follow generally prescribed or established procedures; performs related work as required.

Work involves regular contact with other divisions, departments, residents, vendors and the public.

Bar tips are not included in this position.

Responsible to be on duty well in advance of guest arrival time, with all necessary supplies set up to run the bar. Mixes drinks as guest gives a drink ticket which was purchased from Bar Cashier.

When working bar events requiring only a Bartender, will balance cash register and submit paperwork to Recreation Accounts Coordinator as soon as possible after the party.

Drives a vehicle to meetings, workshops and other job related responsibilities.

Regular Attendance Required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

Assists in closing bar, usually at mealtime, inventory is taken to check in supplies, the balance is loaded and returned to the liquor locker.

Vehicle, beverage dispenser, dolly, cash register and calculator.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a climate-controlled indoor facility.

Graduation from high school and work experience as a bartender or equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of State liquor control laws.
• Knowledge of ingredients and proper proportions of popular mixed drinks.
• Knowledge of division and department rules, procedures and functions.
• Ability to relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, see, and use hands to finger, grasp, feel, reach, and frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to stand for periods of time (up to 4 hours and repetitive motion for periods of up to 2 hours). The employee is occasionally required to kneel, pull, push, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job the employee reads, solves problems, uses his verbal and written communication skills, and has frequent customer contact.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Village Management Services, Inc.