Alcohol Server (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number: req24924

Department: Arizona Student Unions

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We’re seeking passionate servers to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

Your Role: As an Alcohol Server in the Catering & Banquet Operations Department, you will greet guests, answer questions about alcohol, recommend menu items, and prepare/serve beverages. This position plays a key role in creating memorable experiences for our clients by greeting guests, answering questions regarding alcohol selections and menu items and creating a variety of beverages for each event. An engaging and friendly personality is essential, as well as being efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

This position requires evening, weekend and holiday work.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcoming
  guests, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences,
  making recommendations, and taking drink orders. 
• Reviewing
  event details prior to event start time to ensure planning and product is
  in place and prepared for all needs as outlined on event orders. 
• Selecting
  and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to
  guests.
• Checking
  identification to ensure guests are the legal age to purchase
  alcohol. 
• Participant
  in developing new cocktail recipes.
• Taking
  inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bars are well stocked. 
• Handling
  cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate
  and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash
  register. 
• Maintaining
  a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and
  washing glasses, utensils, and equipment. Ensures safe handling of food,
  alcohol and equipment.
• Handles
  customer complaints, actively resolves internal problems wherever
  possible, and follows through with necessary actions and effective
  communications.
• Other
  duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic
  math and computer skills.
• Skills
  in understanding bartender tools and techniques.
• Skilled
  in problem solving.
• Ability
  to effectively communicate with department managers, team members, and
  guests.
• Knowledge
  of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and
  etiquette.
• Ability
  to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability
  to handle multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability
  to lift/transport a maximum of 50lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High
  school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Five
  years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and
  work experience.
• Must
  have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the
  University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must
  meet state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must
  be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Title 4 Alcohol Server Certification or ability to obtain prior to serving alcohol and within 30 days of hire.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 19.6

Job FTE: .49

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Culinary

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 – $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

3

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level

OC3

Job Family

Culinary & Food Services

Job Function

Culinary

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Contact Information for Candidates

Josh Wray
[email protected]

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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