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Posted: February 4, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Bartender

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$18.44 - $21.52

per hour

Closes

May 5, 2026

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 club on a U.S. Air Force base in the UK, where you'll mix and serve drinks like cocktails, beer, and soda to patrons while handling payments and keeping the bar clean.

It's a hands-on role that involves standing for long periods and lifting supplies, ideal for someone with customer service experience who enjoys working in a lively, military community setting.

Good fits include outgoing individuals who are reliable with money and comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Key Requirements

  • Experience mixing alcoholic beverages, including knowledge of proportions and mixtures
  • Ability to recognize and handle intoxicated or unruly patrons
  • Proficiency in cash handling procedures and operating a cash register
  • Physical ability to lift 5-15 pounds frequently, push/pull 10-20 pounds, and occasionally lift over 40 pounds
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legal resident eligible to live in the UK commuting area of RAF Mildenhall (not 'ordinarily resident')
  • Valid U.S.-issued social security number and proof of UK residency status
  • Open to all eligible applicants with preference for military spouses, veterans, and family members

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

The purpose of this position is to mix and serve pre-mixed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a limited-service bar.

Requires lifting objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pull and push objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days. 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, 05/05/2026 Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, 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.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 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 correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages.

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. Major Duties:

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

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

Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils. Stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartender as required. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878413

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9GFSW151802