FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANT (PT)
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
RATE OF PAY: $12.00 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.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
- Clean black non-slip shoes, must say non-slip-on shoe; Black socks must be worn
- Clean black pressed slacks
- Clean black dress style shirt with black bow tie.
POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have at least one year of bartending experience. If hired, must be willing to complete Techniques of Alcohol Management course paid for by the City of Dearborn. Must submit to a criminal history check and drug screen.
LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.
Apply online at www.cityofdearborn.org
