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Arboretum Event Bartender
These are short-term, temporary (67 days worked or less per calendar year) positions. All work onsite at the Arboretum located in Chaska, MN. Position Summary:
Sets up and tears down the bar at Arboretum Events. Provides beverage service to guests in a professional and courteous manner consistent with established standards and levels of excellence. Job Responsibilities: Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar when scheduled. This includes updating inventory of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality. Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control. Inputs orders into a point-of-sale system. Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers (drink tickets) are properly executed, in order to balance all money. Responsible for sanitation in and around the bar area. Read and understand all particulars of Banquet Event Orders, including start time and beverage requirements. After function, remove inventory and all beverage equipment to proper storage. Retrieve and store bar glassware to proper storage. Work effectively and efficiently with the events team, facilities team, and catering staff. Expediently communicate any challenges, guest complaints or requests to the Supervisor. Respond to the Supervisor's instructions and directions. Observe all safety procedures during the execution of assigned duties. Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management. Arrive at scheduled start time in appropriate uniform and ready to work. Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Organizational liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to ensure all laws are being followed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on application/resume): High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages. Successfully completed T.I.P.S. Training. Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. Basic mathematical and computer skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes. Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders. Exceptional customer service experience Additional Required Qualifications For UMN Students: Must be a registered UMN student and maintain the number of UMN required credits Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with Arboretum spaces, personnel, and practices Available for evenings and weekends Prior bartending experience Knowledgeable in drink recipes Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for long periods of time Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock. About the Department:
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a community outreach unit of the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. Pay and Benefits:
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
These are short-term, temporary (67 days worked or less per calendar year) positions. All work onsite at the Arboretum located in Chaska, MN. Position Summary:
Sets up and tears down the bar at Arboretum Events. Provides beverage service to guests in a professional and courteous manner consistent with established standards and levels of excellence. Job Responsibilities: Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar when scheduled. This includes updating inventory of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality. Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control. Inputs orders into a point-of-sale system. Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers (drink tickets) are properly executed, in order to balance all money. Responsible for sanitation in and around the bar area. Read and understand all particulars of Banquet Event Orders, including start time and beverage requirements. After function, remove inventory and all beverage equipment to proper storage. Retrieve and store bar glassware to proper storage. Work effectively and efficiently with the events team, facilities team, and catering staff. Expediently communicate any challenges, guest complaints or requests to the Supervisor. Respond to the Supervisor's instructions and directions. Observe all safety procedures during the execution of assigned duties. Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management. Arrive at scheduled start time in appropriate uniform and ready to work. Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Organizational liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to ensure all laws are being followed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on application/resume): High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages. Successfully completed T.I.P.S. Training. Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. Basic mathematical and computer skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes. Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders. Exceptional customer service experience Additional Required Qualifications For UMN Students: Must be a registered UMN student and maintain the number of UMN required credits Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with Arboretum spaces, personnel, and practices Available for evenings and weekends Prior bartending experience Knowledgeable in drink recipes Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for long periods of time Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock. About the Department:
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a community outreach unit of the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. Pay and Benefits:
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.