Company: Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.

Position Title: Bartender

Department:Impact Catering

Reports To: Senior Catering & Sales Manager / Catering Manager

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay Range: $10/hr

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Serve alcoholic drinks to guests following standard recipes and policies and procedures.
• Check guest IDs to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Recognize guests that are visibly intoxicated and take action to cut off alcohol service to such individuals.
• Complete an accurate opening and closing inventory of product.
• Transport alcohol from location to location.
• Assure location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Arrange bottles to make an attractive display behind the bar.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and surrounding work areas and utilize proper organization and sanitation techniques and health and safety procedures to meet set standard.
• Collect payment and reconcile change fund at end of event.
• Assist in other food and beverage departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements

• Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
• Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm, professional manner.
• Effectively communicate with others in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative environment.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle free clothing, proper uniform/attire, close attention to personal hygiene).
• Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Speak, read and write in English.

Additional Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid liquor license/alcohol service permit and/or food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• Handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS/Micros cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
• Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility, covering long distances with ease, managing assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions.
• Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items and/or assist others in lifting heavier objects, as job demands.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required.
• Possible job hazards include, but are not limited to slips, trips, falls, burns, cuts and strains.

Benefits & Perks