Bartender

Bartender

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Great Lakes, Illinois

Salary Range: $18.66 - $18.66 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located in Pier 525, within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program NAVSTA Great Lakes Epicenter in Great Lakes, IL. The purpose of this position is to provide beverage service in a dining room, bar/lounge facility.

Major Duties:

• 45% Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting proper premix and garnish where a working knowledge of the carious mixed drinks is required. Serves patrons directly or delivers to waiter. Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons or waiter. Works from recipes and is held strictly responsible for pre-measuring drinks to meet retail accountability requirements. Takes food orders and sends them to kitchen for preparation, serves food at the counter. Serves spirits, beer, wine coolers, candy and other sundry items at the counter. 25% Incumbents in these positions are assigned, where the duty manager requires, which includes one of the service bars or the checking/identification and stamping prior to entering during operation period, for the purpose of patron entrance and exit surveillance in addition roving the club to the checking of identification cards and assure proper stamping of patrons. He/she has the right to refuse admission to anyone already intoxicated. Incumbents observe departing patron a ride home, call a cab or insure patron's friends will take patron home. 10% Assures that all activities are operating as scheduled and according to policies and procedures prescribed by the Club Manager or Assistant Manager. Explains and enforces Club policies, procedures and regulations; attempts to resolve problems or refers to designated authority. May refuse entrance or service to unauthorized individuals and must use tact and courtesy when refusing entrance or service. 10% Incumbents must be able to set up both bars for operation. Must know sanitation procedures. Maintains work area net and clean. Washes and sanitizes equipment, glassware and utensils. Makes out mess requisitions for stocking of items needed during shift. Prepares Daily Activity Report for cash receipt documentation at end of shift. 5% Incumbents may direct patrons to food and beverage service areas and furnish information regarding the location of cashier's cage, manager's office, advisory office and restroom facilities. Incumbents provide information regarding the location of other facilities, such as the service station, Consolidated Package Store, barber shops, dining halls, concession activities and all other MWR facilities. 5% Incumbents shall maintain assigned entrances, exits and all public area in a clean and orderly manner. Must ensure the closing of the mess to include checking door locks, inspecting the premises for fire hazards; and turning off lights and other electrical equipment.

Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Ability to read, write and comprehend English. A minimum of Bartender or Waitress practical experience preferred. Must be dependable, courteous and friendly and be able to effectively and harmoniously work with Mess Management and patrons. High School graduate with previous experience in customer and/or public relations work.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/03/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864676 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-03