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.
Perks and Benefits:
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and disability programs. Take advantage of paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, as well as UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for you and your family. Embrace our innovative work-life programs and explore the vibrant culture and recreation opportunities at the University of Arizona.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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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.
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy with prior driving experience upon employment.
- Must meet state minimum age to serve alcohol.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Title 4 Alcohol Server Certification or ability to obtain prior to serving alcohol and within 30 days of hire.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Culinary & Food Services Job Function University Operations Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Joshua Wray
... Open Date 6/13/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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