BARTENDER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Gourmet Dining and Chartwells Higher Education are leaders in providing innovative food service concepts across more than 270 college campuses nationwide. Known for their commitment to serving fresh, local, and nutritious meals, the brand has earned the distinction of being named the Fastest Growing Brand twice by Nation's Restaurant News. This recognition highlights their dedication to excellence, innovation, and growth within the food service industry. Gourmet Dining and Chartwells place a strong emphasis on people, fostering opportunities for career growth and development for their associates. They provide an engaging work environment where employees can develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization. They are now hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Bartender positions based at Marywood University located at 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. Applications are accepted online only, and the schedules offered are flexible, including weekends, with detailed shift arrangements discussed during the interview process. Starting pay ranges from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour, and candidates must possess prior bartending experience along with a RAMP (Responsible Alcohol Management Program) certification.

The role of the Bartender is central to delivering high-quality beverage service in a friendly and efficient manner. Bartenders at Gourmet Dining are responsible for preparing and serving beverages to guests while adhering to all state, federal, and corporate alcohol regulations. This role requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, maintain cleanliness and organization, and provide excellent customer service. Bartenders will be expected to set up and stock their assigned bars, handle cash transactions accurately, and ensure compliance with liquor laws by checking guests' identification and monitoring for signs of intoxication. Additionally, bartenders prepare garnishes, juices, and other perishables with a focus on maintaining product quality. The position involves regular cleaning tasks and the maintenance of an attractive bar display, including washing and sterilizing stemware.

Gourmet Dining emphasizes the importance of legal compliance and customer safety, including responsible alcohol service training and vigilant management of guest inebriation. Apart from core bartending tasks, the role may involve other duties as assigned, reflecting the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry. The company offers comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time employees, including retirement plans, associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, identity theft protection, pet insurance, legal services, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. Full-time employees additionally have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Paid and unpaid time-off options are also available in accordance with pertinent laws.

Compass Group, the parent company, is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications. They maintain a drug-free workplace and comply with all necessary background screening requirements. This position requires individuals capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations, aligning with the company’s dedication to equitable and supportive work environments where every associate is valued and empowered.