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Concession & Event Assistant/Bar Tender - Extra Help

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Governors State University
Location
Governors State University, IL, IL
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (GSU) invites applicants for Concession & Events Assistant part-time seasonal positions. We seek individuals eager to serve in a joyful high-pace environment with a spirit of generosity, radical hospitality, and inclusion.The Center for Performing Arts (www.centertickets.net) serves as a welcoming cultural destination, showcasing diverse voices and stories that cultivate, connect, and inspire our community through education, entertainment, and compassionate dialogue.Concession & Event Assistants support a variety of event-related duties, including event preparation, concessions operations, and mixology. The job includes setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and equipment in support of produced, presented, rentals, and internal GSU events and receptions hosted by diverse stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality service to guests by offering them snack and beverage items for sale.
  • Steadfast production while working a fluctuating and sometimes demanding schedule, including mandatory attendance at events.
  • Setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and equipment, inventory controls/rotation
  • Dispense food and beverages including preparation, cost tally, and cash transaction with the customers.
  • Use basic math skills and handle cash transactions in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for a cash bank of over $200.00
  • Inspect identification to ensure customer meets age requirements for alcohol consumption.
  • Observe customer alcohol consumption and behavior to prohibit sales to intoxicated parties.
  • Preparation and set-up of event areas (bar set up, decorations, other duties, as assigned)
  • Support buses and lunch arrangements coordination in conjunction with the Theater Manager/ Patron Service Manager for arts in educational performances.
  • Assist Theater Manager and Patron Service Manager with front-of-house duties and coordination of VIP activities/special events, as needed.
    • Physical Demands:Occasional heavy lifting up to 20 pounds particularly in the concession stand duties and general endurance during certain weekend events. Compensation:
    This is a temporary assignment which will end when funding or hours is exhausted. Employees in this position performs a variety of duties as assigned by their supervisor and outlined above. Pay rate is $15 – $17 per hour commensurate with education/experience.Required and Preferred Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Age 21+ required.
  • High school diploma
  • One year in a cash handling position.
  • Experienced in bartending and concession stand operations.
  • Knowledge of liquor dispensary laws and mixology.
  • Basic math skills to handle cash transactions in a fast pace environment.
  • Must adhere to all the standards and ethics required by GSU and the State of Illinois, including the Procurement Code.
  • Must be a detail-oriented, friendly, and efficient troubleshooter, able to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must maintain a friendly attitude with all public and coworkers.
    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years in cash handling position.
  • One year of bartending experience.
  • Some experience in event planning.
  • Basset License
  • Stellar communication and interpersonal skills

    • Supplemental Information

    Please attach the following required documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of Three Professional References

    • Candidates who are offered this position will be required to pass background screening and physical lift test.

    Organization

    Working at Governors State University

    Success by Degrees

    GSU is an “island of excellence,” according to Dr. Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary of the United States Department of Education. With bold, new initiatives, 23 bachelor’s, 27 master’s, and five doctoral degree programs, GSU excels at providing the quality education that is essential for success in today’s world.

    Success by Opportunity

    GSU’s exemplary efforts bring unequalled education opportunities to the region’s diverse population. The university is remarkably inclusive and serves students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The student body, like the faculty and staff, reflect a rich blend of ideas, perspectives, talents, and life experiences.

    Success by Innovation

    GSU, expanding on its commitment to excellence and reflecting the best research on student success, will become a full-service university with the admission of its inaugural freshman class in 2014. The groundbreaking Dual Degree Program encourages community college students to complete both an associate and bachelor’s degree at an affordable tuition rate and with comprehensive academic advising.

    Success by Commitment

    GSU is committed to serving as the region’s public square and making the community stronger through programs and partnerships in education, healthcare, government, and business. The Center for Performing Arts and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park integrate arts and education. The university is also fully committed to sustainability through its alternative energy and conservation efforts.

    Success by Excellence

    GSU, the only public university in the Chicago Southland region, is a national model in providing education pathways that lead its graduates to lives rich in purpose, commitment, and contribution.

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