LEAD BARTENDER (NO FLY ZONE) FLEX POSITION

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Summary

This position is assigned to the Food & Beverage Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) aboard Naval Air Station Kingsville. The purpose of this position is to support the Duty Manager and/or Assistant Hospitality Director of the facility. In addition to regularly occurring bartending duties, this position leads a minimum of three (3) bartenders and/or bar attendants. The minimum age for employment in this position is 21.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  01/26/2024 to 01/31/2024

• Salary

  $21.18 - $21.18 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

  NL 5

• Location

  1 vacancy in the following location:

  • Kingsville, TX

• Remote job

  No

• Telework eligible

  No

• Travel Required

  Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  No

• Appointment type

  Permanent -

• Work schedule

  Intermittent -

• Service

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  5

• Job family (Series)

  7405 Bartending

• Supervisory status

  No

• Security clearance

  Other

• Drug test

  No

• Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

  Credentialing

• Announcement number

  KV-24-12293630

• Control number

  773071500

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Area of Consideration: INTERNAL ONLY FOR EMPLOYEES LOCATED AT THE NO-FLY ZONE BAR

Duties

• Leads all bar staff on duty and coordinates bar coverage to ensure that service runs smoothly, and customer service standards are adhered to. In addition, may provide instruction and guidance to food service workers that are servicing the bar area.
• Responsible for training and leading new staff working in the bar area.
• Responsible for ensuring that bar supplies/dry goods/fruits/mixers/purees are ordered, and work area stays stocked.
• Assists in maintaining carbonation and beer systems.
• Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full-service bar. Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order without following a recipe including complex, rare, or specialty items. Also responsible for inventing specialty drinks, making drink/menu suggestions for special events, and staying abreast of popular drink trends.
• Answer questions about facilities and menus and makes suggestions on food and beverage selections.
• From arrival to departure, ensure guests are attended to promptly and addresses any customer service issues that arise in/around the bar area.
• Sets up and breaks down the bar area or oversee those carrying out the assigned tasks. Also responsible for directing the cleaning of the directly adjacent seating area and equipment.
• Handles cash and responsible for own change fund. Also responsible for handling credit card information in a confidential manner.
• Responsible for training and leading new staff working in the bar area.
• Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records.
• Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils. May perform other sanitation duties within assigned work area as required or direct others in sanitation duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employee is responsible for the efficient operation of the bar and its personnel. Employee is responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques, and complete familiarity with the menu. Employee independently plans and carries out tasks and assignments in accordance with standards, instructions, policies, and accepted practices. Completes duties and tasks with occasional spot checks from supervisor during progress or upon completion. Supervisor is kept apprised of work status and unusual situations or problems, which may have impact on services offered. Uses independent judgment in deciding that the standards of sanitation, attractiveness, timeliness, safety, and service are met.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Area of Consideration: INTERNAL ONLY FOR EMPLOYEES LOCATED AT THE NO FLY ZONE BAR
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Two years of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Skill to perform duties with several steps and use independent judgment in the performance of non-sequential tasks. Concentration is required to manage competing tasks, manage multiple orders/tables, and to process the constant flow of information and requests with competing and/or changing priorities. In depth understanding of common sanitation procedures and food handling to prevent contamination. Basic knowledge of food preparation and a comprehensive knowledge of all menus used in the facility.

• Knowledge gained through pertinent job experience enabling the incumbent to be highly skilled at serving beverages including specialty drinks, assist with food service set-up/breakdown, and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills. Must possess two years of work-related experience in bar operation with a minimum of one-year documented leader or supervisory experience as a full-service bartender, measuring, mixing and serving a wide variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a full range bar.

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to lead and train bartenders and bar attendants in proper drink making techniques, customer service, and food handling procedures.
• Ability to build and sustain a positive rapport with customers, co-workers, and management. Must be able to give and receive feedback regarding performance with tact and professionalism.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions and carry out tasks with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrate good decision making skills when presented with customer service issues, including and managing conflicting tasks or information.
• Must be able to understand, apply, and enforce existing regulations regarding patron use of the activity and/or facility.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with various members of the public, including de-escalating negative or highly charged interactions with upset, stressed, and/or intoxicated customers.
• Must be able to react spontaneously and to make sound decisions often in loud, constricted and heavily trafficked areas with continuous disruptions and distractions.
• Ability to take orders and answer questions from customers, over the phone and in person.
• Ability to handle cash, perform arithmetic and confidentially process credit card information.
• Ability to read and write standard American English is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using standard American English is required.

Physical Effort: Must walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds. Uses dolly to transport beer kegs. Working Conditions: Works inside with adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation. Subject to cuts, bruises, and chapped hands

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  • Resume
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
  • OF-306.
  • Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
  APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission. WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:
  • Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
  2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:
  • Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
  • If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.
  3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  • Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
  • Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)
  To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  • Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).
  ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To begin the process, log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

  Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

  Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

  Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 4/13/23 to receive consideration. . 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 follow link: 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 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:

  Pauline Soto

  Phone

  361-516-4388

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  NAS Kingsville 601 Nimitz Ave Bldg 3766 Kingsville, TX 78363 US

  Next steps

  All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.