FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

RATE OF PAY: $15.00 per hour MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Job Description

This is a part-time bartending position, but the work is directly related to the scheduled events at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (on call based on events schedule). The employee performs a wide variety of duties related to the operation of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center banquet division as delegated by division management.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of guests' experience
• Prepare and serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the City's standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Knowledge of drink menu in order to make suggestions and explain selections
• Maintain cleanliness in bar area, including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to bar supervisor.
• Prepare garnishes, replenish snacks, and assist in the restocking of bar inventory and supplies.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Must be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must be available to work at 4:00 pm and as late as 2:00 am
• Must have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to lift 25 lbs (carrying stock and supplies)
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.