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Oktoberfest Event Staff (21+)
Job#: 1770
Positions: 90
Posted: 06/29/2015
Job Type: Part Time Staff
Location: Conference & Events Services
Department: 110 - Conference Banquet Operat
Category: Open Positions
Salary: 10.5 -
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Job Description

*All job opportunities at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort require the ability to comply with our Professional Appearance, Drug & Alcohol, and Employee Conduct Policies.

Pay: $10.50/hr + tips,  willing to commit to work weekends from Aug 15th until Oct 11th and also Labor Day.

(Tips can average $3.00-5.00 per hour.  Also, earn a bonus of up to 6 day ski passes for working Oktoberfest.)   

Purpose:
Under the direction of Banquet Manager, Assistant Manager and Banquet Captains.
To provide a positive experience to Oktoberfest guests and co-workers.

Position Functions / Areas of Responsibility
1. Service of Food and Beverage to the guest that exceeds their expectations and follows the standards of the department. Willing to do any job necessary to ensure the events success.
2. Set up and tear down of event per Captains direction.
3. Completion of assigned side work.
4. Reports to work on time and in proper uniform.

Positions Available:
Beer Pourer - Responsible for all aspect from set up and tear down of beer tents, I. D. stations, pouring of draft beer and 6.0/wine, inventory control of alcohol, plastic and glass beer mugs, minimize waste from draft beer and monitoring guest consumption.  Beer pourers must have TIPS card available by orientation. Many difficult situations include, loud music, constant high volume with few to no breaks, outside environment (cold/hot weather, bright sun).

Cashiers - 6 plus months high volume cashiering experience necessary. Must set up and tear down cashiering equipment daily, responsible for proper cash handling procedures, balancing till at end of shift, and keeping a clean and organized cashiering station. Many difficult situations include, loud music, constant high volume with few to no breaks, outside environment (cold/hot weather, bright sun).

Food Service - May be required to cross train and help at the food tents, taking orders and preparing food.

Uniform – Solid black pants (must fit waist, no jeans or baggy pants), comfortable solid black shoes (no visible branding, closed toe and heel, black socks. We will provide 1 uniform shirt, apron, hat and name tag that must be worn everyday once you are clocked in. Weather varies greatly from day to day so always be prepared with jacket, hat and gloves, Oktoberfest will never be canceled for bad weather but we may send people home.

Interactions
1. Direct and continuous contact with guests.
2. Direct and continuous contact with co-workers, management, and other departments.
3. Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.

Education & Experience Requirements
1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. 6 months of job-specific work experience with demonstrated competence.

Specific Requirements:
1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Food Handlers Card and or TIPS depending on job assignment. 

Skills & Knowledge
Technical: 
Ability to follow directions, must be able to comfortably communicate in English, ability to work in either a team or individually without constant supervision.

Working Conditions
Work Schedule:
Specific Shift: 10:00am –7:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day (Monday 9/1/14)

Mental:
1. Stress associated with high volume sales and heavy crowds; high noise level due to live entertainment and heavy crowds.

Physical:
1. Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
2. Must be able to carry trays and other items needed for service.
3. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
4. Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions.
Other/Additional:  Outside environment in a mountain setting: weather will range from hot and sunny to cold and wet, possibly changing conditions drastically throughout the day and especially as we approach the later dates of the festival.  Walking through heavy crowds, up and down stairs, up and down hills.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.





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