Job Details: Job Location: Recreation - DeKalb, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00Hourly, DeKalb Park District
Position Description
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
TITLE: Bartender
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for event bartending at Hopkins Park Community Center and various park shelters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Hopkins Facilities & Aquatics Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a professional and responsible manner.
Accurately keep and collect bar tabs and/or account for sales through register.
Verify age of guests (21 and over) who wish to consume alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding alcohol service, including recognizing and appropriately responding to signs of intoxication.
Resolve concerns/needs with the rental party, caterer, DJ, etc. to conduct a successful event.
Monitor events to ensure safety of guests and facility.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Interact professionally and courteously with staff and the public.
Support risk management efforts by identifying potential hazards and following established safety procedures.
Provide first aid as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar area including cleaning equipment, glassware, counters, and service areas.
Communicate with event staff, supervisors, and facility personnel to support successful event operations.
Follow all district policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including emergency behavior management procedures.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Set-up/take down bar operation before and after events.
Janitorial duties required.
Provide backup to related positions when necessary.
Perform inventory as required.
Qualifications: DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be certified in CPR/AED and First Aid from an accredited organization or obtain certification within two months.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Have current (or willing to obtain) TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedure) certification, Safe Food Handlers Certificate, and BASSET (or similar) certification.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage operations.
Knowledge of proper cash management procedures.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to portray a professional image of the District.
Special Requirements:
Requires evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, move about unlevel areas, bend, reach, kneel and use hands to instruct and cue participants. The position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with young children and care-takers participants in both a group setting and individual setting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties associated with this job, the employee may be required to work outside, during various weather conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity and rain. The employee may also be required to work inside an event space with crowds and people. The noise levels are expected to be moderate to loud depending on the facility site.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference and /or background check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.