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Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)

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BARTENDER

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$18.63 - $18.63

per hour

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a bartender at a military inn in the UK, where you'll mix simple drinks, serve customers, handle cash, and keep the bar clean on a flexible schedule with no guaranteed hours.

It's ideal for someone with basic bartending experience who enjoys working in a casual, on-call role and can handle busy or challenging patrons.

The position is open to eligible US citizens or residents in the local area, with specific rules for living in the UK without being a long-term resident.

Key Requirements

  • Experience mixing alcoholic beverages, including knowledge of proportions and mixtures for retail sale
  • Ability to recognize and handle intoxicated or unruly patrons, or seek assistance as needed
  • Proficiency in cash handling procedures, including operating a cash register and making change
  • Eligibility as a US citizen, permanent resident, or legal resident within 60 miles of RAF Alconbury, UK, or moving there soon
  • Possession of a US-issued social security number and proof of UK residency status (not 'ordinarily resident')
  • Not a British citizen (unless dual US/UK with valid US passport); must comply with NATO and Status of Forces Agreement rules
  • Flexible availability for 0-40 hours per week in a non-appropriated fund, intermittent position

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Flexible (Intermittent) category position located at the Stukeley Inn, 423d Force Support Squadron, RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom.

There are no guaranteed weekly hours per week, but the incumbent may be required to work 0-40 hours per week, as needed. NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT.

Applications will be reviewed and referrals made every two weeks throughout the open period. After the first five days, the announcement may close at any point during the open period.

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, 03/22/2027.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference *The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'.

A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces.

Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

Dual US/UK citizens may apply for US NAF positions if they have a valid US passport. 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME): 1.

Must have experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, which includes knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages; AND 2.

Must be able to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed; AND 3. Must be able to follow cash handling procedures. Major Duties:

1. Operates limited service bars. Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting proper pre-mix and garnish. Serves beer, soda and wine. Serves patrons directly or delivers to waiter. 2.

Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons or waiter. Sets up bar for operation and obtains cash bank.

May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability. 3. Maintains a neat and clean work area. Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.

Stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartender as required. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12923729

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-8MFSWPS249545