Assistant Beverage Manager - Maikka Bar (Hotel)

Assistant Beverage Manager - Maikka Bar (Hotel)

Salary

$17.28 Hourly

Location

Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Hotel FT Hourly

Job Number

02837

Division

Operations

Department

The Hotel At Kirkwood Center

Opening Date

05/15/2026

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JOB GOAL:

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Manage a team of bartenders and cocktail servers engaged in preparing and serving food and beverages for Maikka Lobby Bar and Patio area. Build drink menus; deliver food and beverage to patrons, directly or through servers. Must be able to manage patron's consumption of alcohol. This position serves as a Trainer. The Trainer is responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students in all areas of the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, the Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and maintain the quality standards for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Take food/beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons, ensuring excellent customer service
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of bar, lounge and patio areas
• Proficient on POS terminal and cash handling-ensure change inventory is maintained
• Attend service and food trainings.
• Understand and practice "Serving Alcohol with Care" principles.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain TiPS certification
• Track TiPS certification for all Food & Beverage staff
• Maintain Maikka Lobby Bar program including specials and promotions
• Work with Restaurant and Beverage Manager to maintain proper beverage costs, labor costs and food costs for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Order all liquor, wine, beer, and misc. products for Maikka Lobby Bar bar
• Check in all orders and manage inventory
• Maintain proper FIFO rotation of all products for Maikka Lobby Bar
• Assist in hiring and responsible for all training Maikka Lobby Bar staff
• Train and complete training check lists to be placed in employee file
• Communicate with Restaurant and Beverage manager on employee performance and/or areas of opportunity
• Responsible for handling change inventory and cash drawer balances
• Develop, train, prep for all drink menus and recipe guides
• Create and evolve training check lists as needed
• Support the Banquet BAR and Server Staff by providing training and guidance to banquet staff
• Responsible for overall shift management and point person for team in absence of the Restaurant and Beverage Manager
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must have the ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.
• Positive and customer service oriented attitude at all times.
• Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Must speak and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of shift.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a bar setting. Frequent (34-66%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping and lifting up to 50lbs. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree.
• Minimum of two years full-time, experience in a related hospitality/beverage setting, 1 year leadership experience or the equivalent education and related work experience.
• Must have reliable transportation outside the bus schedule.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its

programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed,

religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you

have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please

contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness

(employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood

Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil

Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244

Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:

text-decoration:underline;">OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

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Employer Kirkwood Community College

Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone 319-398-5572

Website http://www.kirkwood.edu