Bartender NA-05
Pierce County, WA - USA
Job Summary
This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord American Lake Conference Center (Catering).
This is a Flexible position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Operates a full-service bar mixing and serving the full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Assists customers by discussing beverages available their contents and mixing special drinks according to customer direction.
- Records sales makes change or prepares charge slips in accordance with operating procedures. Accountable for receipts and inventory.
- Keeps bar utensils equipment and work area clean and sanitary. Keeps records of quantities of beverages dispensed and submits requirement for re-stocking to supervisor.
- Provide work direction for other employees in the bar area.
- Uses tact and courtesy to deny further sales to persons whose conduct has become unruly or who appear to be intoxicated.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a medical examination.
- Incumbent is required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- Physical Effort: Must be able to lift or move objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.
- Working Conditions: Work is primarily indoors. Exposed to cuts and bruises.
- Succeessful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
1. Must meet the state/local age requirement (21 years of age or older) for the serving of alcoholic beverages at the time of appointment.
2. Be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
3. Possess math skills necessary to calculate bills and take inventory.
4. Skill in mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
5. Ability to monitor and direct the work of other bar staff.
6. Work experience as a full-service bartender.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Area of Consideration
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00pm PST on 07/15/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time regular part-time and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
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