"Alcohol/Banquet Server (Multiple Positions)"

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/ Banquet 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.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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.

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: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: University Operations

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full 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.

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 Culinary

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

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Josh Wray
jkwray@arizona.edu

Kris Vemulapalli
kvemulapalli@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter