Event Bar Staff
Location: Elmwood Park Zoo
Department: Guest Services
Experience: Some Experience Required – Cash Handling & Bartending/Barback Preferred
Title: Event Bar Staff
Employment Type: Part Time – Seasonal
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Reports To: Guest Services Management Team
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Schedule varies and is dependent on the event calendar, weather, and guest attendance. Due to the nature of the position, the majority of shifts will be on weekend evenings when most events occur.
- Assist management in ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all areas of operation of the Zoo
- Assist the Zoo in fostering an appreciation of wildlife and their habitats that will inspire active participation in conservation
- Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures and safety protocols for the department and the Zoo
- Creates as professional, prepared, and presentable work environment
- Able to read and follow event instructions as outlined in banquet event orders
- Responsible for managing the bar sales – dependent upon the bar package for the event (open, cash, consumption, etc.)
- Enforcing responsible alcohol management practices, such verifying age and identification
- Provide top tier hospitality and creates a welcoming environment for event guests
- Able to be trained and operate in all of the event roles (bartender, barback, runner, greeter, etc.).
- Responsible for responding to guest inquiries and directing guests to appropriate parties within the zoo for further questions
- Comfortability working under pressure, and with large crowds
- Ensures a clean and sanitary work environment
- Responsible for setup, operation, and breakdown of event bars in accordance with the instructions provided by the Banquet Captain
- Responsible for enforcing alcohol management practices
- Other event related tasks as per business needs
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Prior food service and/or bar experience required
- RAMP Certification preferred
- Able to lift and carry 50+ pounds
- Must be able to work inside or outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Comfortability working in a team, and helping others
- Meets the needs and expectations of the role, as per business needs
- Must be able to pass background and child abuse clearances
- Two forms of official valid identification are required
