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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

Bartender Leader

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.95/hr - $25.95/hr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Bartender Leader to support the Duty Manager and/or Assistant Hospitality Director at the Food and Beverage Division in Key West. This role involves leading bar staff, ensuring smooth service, training new employees, and managing bar supplies.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads all bar staff on duty and coordinates bar coverage to ensure that service runs smoothly and customer service standards are adhered to. In addition, may provide instruction and guidance to food service workers that are servicing the bar area

Responsible for training and leading new staff working in the bar area

Responsible for ensuring that bar supplies/dry goods/fruits/mixers/purees are ordered and work area stays stocked

Assists in maintaining carbonation and beer systems

Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full service bar. Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order without following a recipe including complex, rare, or specialty items. Also responsible for inventing specialty drinks, making drink/menu suggestions for special events, and staying abreast of popular drink trends

Answer questions about facilities and menus and makes suggestions on food and beverage selections

From arrival to departure, ensure guests are attended to promptly and addresses any customer service issues that arise in/around the bar area

Sets up and breaks down the bar area or oversee those carrying out the assigned tasks. Also responsible for directing the cleaning of the directly adjacent seating area and equipment

Handles cash and responsible for own change fund. Also responsible for handling credit card information in a confidential manner

Responsible for training and leading new staff working in the bar area

Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records

Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils. May perform other sanitation duties within assigned work area as required or direct others in sanitation duties

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

BartendingCustomer serviceLeadershipFood handlingCash handlingCommunication skillsDecision makingTeamwork

Required

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation

Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check

You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9

May be required to pass pre-employment examinations

A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities

Required to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, and on occasion lift items over 30 pounds

Must be 18 years of age or older

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above

Specialized experience must demonstrate the skill to perform duties with several steps and use independent judgment in the performance of non-sequential tasks

Concentration is required to manage competing tasks, manage multiple orders/tables, and to process the constant flow of information and requests with competing and/or changing priorities

In depth understanding of common sanitation procedures and food handling to prevent contamination

Basic knowledge of food preparation and a comprehensive knowledge of all menus used in the facility

Knowledge gained through pertinent job experience enabling the incumbent to be highly skilled at serving beverages including specialty drinks

Assist with food service set-up/breakdown, and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills

Must possess two years of work related experience in bar operation with a minimum of one year documented leader or supervisory experience as a full-service bartender

Knowledge, skill, and ability to lead and train bartenders and bar attendants in proper drink making techniques, customer service, and food handling procedures

Ability to build and sustain a positive rapport with customers, co-workers, and management

Must be able to give and receive feedback regarding performance with tact and professionalism

Ability and willingness to follow directions and carry out tasks with little to no supervision

Demonstrate good decision making skills when presented with customer service issues

Must be able to understand, apply, and enforce existing regulations regarding patron use of the activity and/or facility

Must have the ability to deal effectively with various members of the public

Must be able to react spontaneously and to make sound decisions often in loud, constricted and heavily trafficked areas

Ability to take orders and answer questions from customers, over the phone and in person

Ability to handle cash, perform arithmetic and confidentially process credit card information

Ability to read and write standard American English is required

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using standard American English is required

Must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts

Subject to recall

Must successfully complete food handlers, cash handling, and CARES training on an annual basis

Must pass a NACI background check as required by installation security

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Stability of Federal Civilian Service

People with passion for doing work that matters

Quality of Work Life Balance