Bartender

Summary

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division in Naval District Washington.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full-service bar, special event and/or banquet bars.

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Duties

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• Assist in setting up full service, limited service, special event or banquet bars with beverages, mixes, condiments, garnishes, napkins, ice, glasses and utensils.
• May serve soft drinks, bottle or draft beer as needed.
• Replaces supplies as necessary; removes empty kegs and replaces with full ones, transfers cases of beer to refrigerator, removes cases of empty bottles and separates returnable empty bottles.
• May unload and stack beverage items and supplies for storage.
• Removes trash. Washes, cleans and dries bar glasses, utensils and equipment.
• Ensures working area is maintained according to appropriate sanitation and safety standards to included, but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks, walls, cabinets, etc.
• Assist in taking inventory at required intervals.
• Responsible for complying with all safety, fire and sanitation rules and regulations.
• Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer service skills. Be knowledgeable of all food & beverage offerings and offer suggestions to ensure an optimal experience.
• Setup, breakdown and maintain a clean and stocked bar by executing all opening, running and closing side work.
• Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records and submits in requests for the purchase of inventory.
• Assists in creating and executing facility recreational programming (holiday party themes, wine tastings, trivia).
• Protect the establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.
• Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.
• Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.
• The incumbent is held responsible for proper operation of the bar, coordinating of bar reservation system, receipts and inventory accountability.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Must walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Uses dolly to transport beer kegs.
• Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
• May have or obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
• Frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements to prepare/serve alcohol.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access NDW Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have the ability to visually recognize shortages of supplies at the bar such as beverages, beer, condiments, garnishes, glasses, napkins, and utensils, and to replace them as needed.
• Skill is needed to use knives and automatic slicers in the preparation of garnishes such as or oranges, limes, and lemons.
• The incumbent has the ability to serve non-mix drinks under the close technical guidance of a bartender.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters and fruit garnishes.
  Serves liqueur, beer, and wine, and is skillful in mixing such beverages as an Alexander, Margarita, Zombi, Singapore Sling, etc.
  Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.
  Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.
  Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.
  Instructions concerning the proper operation of the bar are furnished orally or in writing by the manager.
  Incumbent is held responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Additional information

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

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As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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