I.        POSITION SUMMARY

II.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and serves various beverage items, including beer, wine and spirits, using standardized recipes and guidelines, as assigned
• Ensures all guests ordering and/or receiving alcoholic beverages are at least 21 years of age by checking approved forms of identification
• Operates a point-of-sale cash register, accurately recording all sales, collecting cash and/or credit card payments, and, making change on cash sales, as needed
• Receives, stocks and maintains adequate beverage supplies in accordance with established par stock levels, at assigned locations; responsible for inventory control, while on duty
• Maintains, in clean and sanitary condition, all bar areas and equipment, including refrigerators, coffee machines, and soda dispensers, according to established procedures
• Correctly, appropriately and safely uses a variety of bar utensils and equipment, including can openers, knives, blenders, and mixers, as required in the daily preparation of beverage items
• Responsible for following established safety practices while performing duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from injury and/or illness, while properly and safely using, and caring for, DRBA equipment and facilities
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, by the Supervisors and Managers
• Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal  and external customers

3. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate a cash register, accurately recording all sales, and make correct change; ability to accurately process credit card transactions
• General knowledge of bar/beverage preparation and presentation with ability to follow standardized recipes
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices for foodservice, and knowledge of shipboard hazards, if working aboard vessels; knowledge of safe work practices, including correct, appropriate and safe operation of bar equipment and utensils
• Ability to keep records and maintain inventory and supplies at established par levels
• Ability to effectively  communicate with guests, co-workers and supervisors
• Occasional lifting and/or carrying of up to 160 pounds (beer keg*) [*the assistance of another person and/or a mechanical device is recommended]; occasional stooping, crouching, bending, kneeling, twisting and/or full limb extension; up to 100% of working day will be spent standing and/or walking
• Occasional use of cleaning chemicals (see MSDS sheets)
• May require working in temperature conditions exceeding 90°F; occasional exposure to below-freezing temperatures (walk-in freezer)
• Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a           courteous and efficient manner

• Commercial Foodservice Operation / Bar Stations

• Responsible Alcoholic Service certification is required: ABC if working in Delaware / “TIPS”, or equivalent, if working in New Jersey or aboard vessels

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
• Previous experience as a bartender is required

• Applicants will be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test
• Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay
• Required to comply with established dress and jewelry code while on duty
• Must be available to work irregular hours, and, adapt to variable workloads and tempos