Description

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

We are looking for additional Bartenders to join the Suites Hospitality team. The ideal candidate will be available for all UGA home football games and has some bartending experience.

University of Georgia is a large campus in the heart of Northern Georgia where the Bulldogs reign supreme. Football games bring in 65,000 adoring fans all wearing red to support their 2021 National Champions. This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

essential duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for both pre & post bar set-up/breakdown responsibilities. 
• Sets bar up in a timely manner, including icing down product.
• Communicates well with bar back personnel during the event to assist them with replenishment during shift. 
• Greets all guests and gives exceptional customer service. 
• Attentive to guests needs throughout the entire event. 
• Cleans bar after closing, discard excess ice. 
• Record closing inventory
• Responsible for putting away all inventory as directed. 
• Follows all federal, local, and venue alcohol policies.

 Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 
• 1 years of bartending experience
• Must be TIPs/TEAM certified (will accept Team certification or will provide training). 
• Knowledge of upscale/VIP service styles required. 

Specialized Qualifications:

• Must be extremely hardworking and organized. 
• Must be exceedingly responsible and accountable. 
• Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent listening and communication skills. 
• Renowned time management and organization skills. 
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs. 
• The ability to work alone and as a team. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. 
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Availability to work all home football games.
• Live within 25 miles of UGA campus preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus and stadium grounds on different terrains.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of being in one place, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue. 
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items. 
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting up-to 30 pounds.

COMPANY CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• This is considered a part-time hourly position. Schedules will range upon business demands.
• Free meal while working.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.