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Title: Student Help Bartender
Employee Classification: Stdt Catering 1
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff and guests in all of our locations.

We welcome you to work with us! Become part of something larger than yourself by joining this vital team. Student employees enjoy an opportunity to improve time management skills, build their resume, learn new skills!

Additional Information

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Verify customer identification.
Promptly attend to each guest's drink order upon their arrival.
Ensure adequate bar set up for each event.
Maintain bar stock and cleanliness.
Teamwork is essential to the success of the group.
Comfortable using a credit card machine/ cash box to process payments in U.S currency.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
The ability to remain calm and multi-task while remaining attentive to details in a fast-paced working environment.
Other duties as needed and assigned.

Pay Rate

13.25

Required Qualifications

Must be 19 years or older.
Must complete Illinois BASSET Certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the hospitality, catering, bar, or restaurant industry preferred.
1-2 years experience mixing and serving alcoholic beverages.

- Ability to take initiative
- Customer service skills
- Service-minded attitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork oriented
- Discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Friendliness
- Adaptability
- Approachable

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

June 2023

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Other (any current BASSET certifications if available)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please attach a resume and cover letter as well as any current BASSET certification if available.

Contact Information for Applicants

Beth Phillips
blswang@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.