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About the Role

Amherst College invites applications for a Pub Staff/Bartender (Casual Position). This part-time, academic-year role is committed to delivering exceptional customer service while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. The position supports pub operations, front-of-house hospitality, and food and beverage service.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pub operations, including responsible alcohol service, point-of-sale transactions, and general front-of-house hospitality.
• Prepare and serve beverages in accordance with state laws, local regulations, and campus alcohol policies.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service that makes all campus community members and guests feel included, respected, and welcomed.
• Restock inventory, verify delivery shipments, and monitor stock levels of beverages, food, paper goods, and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain a clean bar and seating area, remove trash and recycling and sweep and mop floors before, during, and after shifts.
• Report maintenance or facility issues to the Pub Manager promptly.
• Strictly verify identification to prevent underage service and enforce responsible hospitality/de-escalation practices.
• Serve as a key safety liaison during operating hours, collaborating with Campus Safety when necessary to ensure guest well-being.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with our community and coworkers regarding operational needs and concerns.
• Stay up to date on college communications via your Amherst College email account.
• Communicate schedule needs and changes in a timely and effective manner.
• Support pub operations, front-of-house hospitality, and food and beverage service.
• Ensure compliance with state alcohol laws and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, inviting space for community gatherings.
• Model respectful, inclusive behavior and collaborate with campus partners to support programs that reflect Amherst College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Understand and implement established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols.
• Actively support and respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to legally serve alcohol in Massachusetts.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Alcohol, TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures), or similar certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete reference and background checks, including a Massachusetts CORI check.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs. (e.g., kegs, beer cases, ice buckets).
• Pre-employment physical/lift test is required.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including late evenings and weekends during the 42-week academic year.
• Designated as an essential staff member for evening operational integrity within the facility.
• Driving and travel are not required for this position.
• Prior experience working in a higher education campus center, student union, or pub environment (preferred).
• Experience supervising or mentoring student staff or student volunteers (preferred).
• Active certification in CPR/First Aid (preferred).

Skills

• Customer service
• Food and beverage preparation
• Inventory management
• Event support
• Light administrative duties
• Alcohol service
• Point-of-sale transactions
• Front-of-house hospitality
• Responsible alcohol service
• Safe food handling practices
• Respectful communication
• Inclusive behavior
• Collaboration
• Food safety procedures
• Allergen prevention protocols
• CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Location

• Amherst College

Work Type

• Part-time
• Academic-year (42 weeks)
• Casual Position
• Essential Position

Experience Level

• 1-3 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00-23.00 per hour

About the Company

• Amherst College has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
• The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
• The work that Dining Services provides is central to student life.
• Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

Equal Opportunity

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.