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Job Goal To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

General Job Summary Build drinks; deliver food and beverage to patrons, directly or through servers. Must be able to manage patron’s consumption of alcohol. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for continual improvement and empower each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with mutual accountability—working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion service—anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance—commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead—regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build drinks; deliver food and beverage to patrons.
• Effectively manage patron’s consumption of alcohol.

Take food and beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.

Maintain the organization and cleanliness of bar, lounge, and patio areas.

Be proficient on POS terminal and cash handling.

Attend service and food trainings.

Understand and practice “Serving Alcohol with Care” principles.

Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.

Positive and customer service oriented attitude at all times.

Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards.

Must speak and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.

Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of shift.

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties, responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preference will be given to candidates with bartending experience in a professional setting.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a post‑high‑school degree.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of two years full‑time related hospitality experience or equivalent education and related work experience.

EEO AA/STATESMENT

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd.

SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319‑398‑5572, equity, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar

E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204‑3582, Telephone: (303) 844‑5695. Fax: (303) 844‑4303, TDD: 800‑877‑8339. Email: OCR.Denver.

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