BARTENDER

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 14th Force Support Squadron, located at the Club/ Event Center, within the Community Services Flight on Columbus AFB, Mississippi.

FLEX employees are guaranteed 0 hours but may work up to 40 per week. FLEX employees are not eligible for leave/benefits. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/19/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, which includes knowledge of a wide variety of beverages and ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks.

Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed. Must be able to follow cash handling procedures.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pull and push objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.

Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to communicate clearly and possess skill in dealing with public.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier-1 background investigation.

EVALUATING FACTORS: Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of a wide variety of beverages and ability to combine ingredients such as liquors, soda water, sugar, bitters, and fruit and the ability to mix exotic drinks.

Ability to follow cash handling procedures. Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve problem or seek assistance if needed.

Responsibility: Instructions concerning the proper operation of the bar are furnished orally or in writing by the club or bar management.

Bartenders at this level are held responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability. Physical Effort: Requires walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Requires frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5-15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10-20 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.

Heavier objects, such as beer kegs, are usually transported with the aid of a dolly. Working Conditions: Works inside with adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation.

Subject to cuts, bruises, and chapped h ands. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities: Operates a full service bar. Mixes and serves all types of alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.

Beverages include but are not limited to, Margaritas, for which no pre-mix is available, Zombies, Singapore Slings, etc. Delivers drinks to bar waiters, or serves directly to patrons.

Receives payments or charges to member's account as appropriate. Washes glasses and other bar equipment. Prepares garnishes for mixed drinks.

May help stock service bar or portable bar for catered functions. Responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability.

Accepts money, operates a cash register, and makes change. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906376