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Posted: February 2, 2026 (3 days ago)

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BARTENDER

United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$22.63 - $22.63

per hour

Closes

February 9, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a bartender at a cafe on an Air Force base in California, where you'll mix and serve drinks like beer, wine, and simple cocktails to patrons, handle payments, and keep the bar clean.

It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours or benefits, ideal for someone who enjoys customer-facing work in a military setting and can handle busy nights, weekends, and holidays.

A good fit would be an outgoing person with basic bartending experience who is reliable and physically able to lift moderate weights.

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
  • Clear communication skills and ability to deal effectively with the public
  • Obtain Food Handler's Certificate and complete food handler's training
  • Pass pre-employment physical and Tier 1 background investigation
  • Meet minimum age for serving alcohol and work nights, weekends, holidays

Full Job Description

About the position: This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, located at the South Bay Café on Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

This position is considered Flexible. The position is 0 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or 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, 02/09/2026 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 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.

Condition(s) of Employment: 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 with customers, and possess skill in dealing with the public.

Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends, and Holidays.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

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

Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends, and Holidays. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages.

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

Responsibility: Supervisor provides guidance and evaluates work performance and is available to answer questions and resolve customer dissatisfactions.

Work is evaluated on ability to carry out supervisors' instructions concerning work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.

Physical Effort: Requires frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying of objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 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 hands. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12877846

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 25-9DFSWC880642