GAINESVILLE GLOWS Special Events Associate

Description

Get paid to make Gainesville glow! 

Gainesville Glows is looking for energetic, friendly, and go-getter team members to join us as Special Events Associates for this upcoming season. As an event associate, you will engage with guests, staff and management in a professional way, upholding Garden standards and creating a positive, guest-focused experience during each event. This position is also perfect for students, locals, hospitality and service workers looking to make extra money.

This position is a part-time temporary role that will start early November and may continue through January 11th. 

What You’ll Do:

Bartender

• Complete TIPS Certification within one week of hire; the Garden will cover the cost if not already certified
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar area while monitoring supplies and restocking as needed
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including: Bar set-up bar and bar break-down
• Verify customer age when ordering alcoholic beverages

Beverage Prep & Serve

• Produce beverage station (Hot cocoa, Apple Cider, drink prep, etc.) by assembling ingredients according to specifications
• Keep workstation tidy and organized while monitoring inventory to ensure supplies remain well stocked

S’mores Sales

• Sell and upsell our famous s'mores kits
• Handle sales and operate our POS system (SpotOn)
• Provide friendly, helpful service and address customer concerns, reporting issues to management as needed

Event Runner/Support

• Provides support to all private events and food and beverage outlets
• Replenishes product and equipment as needed to bars
• Assists with opening setup and closing duties, securing the Garden premises when needed
• Relay key information to bartenders, event leads and captains as needed

Guest Check-in 

• Mans check-in table for private events by greeting guests and checking names off a list
• Distributes wristbands, drink tickets and other items as indicated on the paperwork
• Assists with directional signage as needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• You will work in a beautiful, nature-filled setting
• Be a part of a supportive, team-oriented crew
• Build real event and hospitality experience
• Receive employee discounts & perks just for being a part of the team

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• TIPS Certification required within one week of hire; the Garden will cover the cost if not already certified
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Able to lift chairs, tables, product, and relocate to various areas throughout the Garden
• Must be able to work independently as well as on a team environment
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and quick to solve problems
• Reliable transportation and flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Standing and walking 90% of the time
• Regularly lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABG Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard