Humboldt County Fair Association BARTENDER Ferndale, CA · Part time

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Since 1896 the Humboldt County Fair Association (HCFA) has held the annual Humboldt County Fair. The Association was formally established in December 26, 1924 as a California non-profit public benefit corporation. HCFA is governed by an eleven (11) member Board of Directors, the policy and financial policy making body for the Association, and they designate a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for implementing their direction and managing the Association's employees. The Association entered into an agreement with the County of Humboldt to manage the Humboldt County Fair and Event Center. The Association acts as the County's agent to operate and manage the Center. The Fairgrounds are located in the town of Ferndale and includes approximately 65-acres that houses exhibit buildings, livestock barns, a historic grandstand, a 1/2 mile dirt horse racing track, midway and carnival lots. Included on the property is a recreational vehicle park with 60 site hooks and dry campground facilities.

BARTENDER 

This is a Temporary non-exempt position, not to exceed 200 hours annually. The position is  responsible for bartending services including daily set up and tear down during the annual  Humboldt County Fair. This position provides excellent customer service for the Fair. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Bartender reports to the Association’s Bartender Coordinator.  

No direct reports.  

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of  different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can  perform the essential functions of the job.  

⮚ Collect money for drinks served. 

⮚ Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.

⮚ Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons. 

⮚ Clean utensils and bar equipment. 

⮚ Take beverage orders directly from patrons. 

⮚ Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer. 

⮚ Clean bars, work areas, and tables. 

⮚ Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks. 

⮚ Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks. 

⮚ Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays. 

⮚ Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes 

⮚ Re-stock inventory 

⮚ Other duties deemed necessary by Fair’s Bar Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be 21 Years of Age or Older 

• California alcohol server certification is required. 

• Ability to handle transactions quickly and accurately. 

• Previous bartending experience preferred 

• Ability to work independently 

• Ability to lift 40 lbs on own 

• Must be able to work flexible schedule especially weekend hours 

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The work environment is at Admission entrances. 

⮚ Will work in a fast-paced environment. 

⮚ Work may involve some exposure to weather conditions, dust, dirt, and exhaust fumes.

⮚ Ability to stay stationary, sit, and/or stand for extended periods. 

⮚ Works a flexible schedule including night, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

Employees work in an bar environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature  conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in  interpreting and enforcing Association policies and procedures.