Event Staff - Food & Beverage

Event Staff - Food & Beverage

Salary

$11.41 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Civic/Event Center - One Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

202600068

Department

Civic Center

Division

6498513 Civic Center Operations

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Grade: Third Party Staffing Agency FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: No

Supervisor Title: Events Coordinator (Food & Beverage)

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:

All Event Staff - Food & Beverage members are responsible for ensuring clients, fans and event attendees have a great experience while visiting our facilities. Provide high quality professionalism and hospitality to clients, guests and coworkers.

About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

Event Staff Team members are employed by an approved third-party staffing agency.

Duties / Responsibilities

Primary Essential Work Functions:

Bartender/ Suite Server:

• $11.41/hour + tips
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts
• Hours will vary weekly - must be available during the week and/or weekends and nights
• The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while safely and responsibly serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to event guests. This position plays an important role in creating a positive guest experience while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient bar operation. Bartenders and Suite Servers work as part of the Food & Beverage team to prepare service areas, maintain adequate product levels throughout events, assist with setup and breakdown before and after events, and serve event attendees while maintaining a running knowledge of product selection.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service to guests throughout each event.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with venue standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Verify guest identification and age prior to serving alcohol, following all venue policies and responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to underage guests, invalid or suspected fraudulent identification, intoxicated guests, and other alcohol-service concerns.
• Assist with the setup and preparation of bar locations prior to events, including moving equipment, organizing supplies, and stocking products.
• Assist with tearing down and cleaning bar and service areas following events.
• Stock, transport, and distribute beverage products and supplies before, during, and after events as needed.
• Assist other Food & Beverage team members with product movement, event setup, cleanup, and other operational needs.
• Properly handle glassware, equipment, supplies, and beverage products to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Follow all venue safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and customer service policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful event operations.

Food & Beverage Distribution Staff:

• Starting at $16/hour

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, long shifts

• Hours will vary weekly - must be available during the week and/or weekends and nights

• Food & Beverage Distribution Employee

• The Food & Beverage Distribution Employee supports the successful execution of events by ensuring bars and service locations are properly stocked, organized, clean, and prepared before, during, and after each event. This position works closely with the Food & Beverage Coordinator, bartenders, and event staff to maintain efficient product distribution and exceptional service.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Distribute food and beverage products to designated locations throughout the venue prior to each event.

• Set up and prepare bar and service locations, including moving equipment, stocking products, and ensuring all service areas and storage spaces are organized, clean, and fully prepared.

• Assist the Food & Beverage Coordinator with weekly tasks related to event preparation, inventory, organization, and post-event cleanup.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by removing trash and recycling, washing dishes, and maintaining the cleanliness of shared work and service areas before, during, and after events.

• Rotate beverage and food products using proper inventory practices and regularly check product dates to ensure quality and freshness.

• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable alcohol service policies and procedures and assist bartenders with beverage service as needed during events.

• Monitor product levels throughout live events and proactively restock bars and service areas based on anticipated needs.

• Communicate regularly with bartenders, event staff, and the Food & Beverage Coordinator to identify and respond to product and service needs.

• Support efficient event operations by anticipating stocking requirements and ensuring bartenders and service staff have the necessary products and supplies throughout the event.

• Perform other food and beverage support duties as assigned to ensure successful event operations.

Premium Services Aide:

• Starting at $16/hour

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, long shifts

• Hours will vary weekly - must be available during the week and/or weekends and nights

• Premium Services Aide

• The Premium Services Aide plays a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for premium seating guests, clients, and touring artists. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of premium spaces while assisting with food and beverage service, suite hospitality, event setup, and backstage hospitality needs. The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to anticipate client and event needs while working both independently and collaboratively.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of premium seating areas before, during, and after events.

• Assist the Food & Beverage Coordinator with preparing, organizing, and fulfilling food and beverage orders for premium suites and hospitality areas.

• Ensure all suite and premium service orders are accurately fulfilled and fully prepared prior to the start of each event.

• Work closely with suite servers throughout events to provide support and ensure guest and client needs are met.

• Assist with post-event cleanup and reset of premium seating areas, suites, and other designated service locations.

• Maintain a working knowledge of venue alcohol service policies and general bartending procedures; assist with beverage service and bartending as needed.

• Assist with the distribution, setup, movement, and breakdown of food and beverage products, equipment, and supplies before, during, and after events.

• Provide additional bartending support during periods of high volume or long lines to maintain efficient and timely service.

• Assist with the fulfillment of hospitality riders for ticketed concerts and special events.

• Backstage & Artist Hospitality Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of artist dressing rooms, green rooms, and designated backstage hospitality areas.

• Prepare and fulfill hospitality rider requests accurately and in a timely manner, including shopping for requested items and setting up dressing rooms and green rooms.

• Be available during events to respond to backstage hospitality requests and changing needs.

• Communicate professionally and effectively with tour managers, artists representatives, venue supervisors, and other event personnel to ensure hospitality requirements are met.

• Monitor hospitality supplies and anticipate additional needs throughout the event.

• Clean and reset backstage hospitality spaces and properly dispose of or store hospitality items following each event.

• Maintain accurate records of hospitality inventory, purchases, and shopping receipts.

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Communicates With:

• Internally - City Employees, Event Center Staff, contracted staff
• Externally - Clients, event attendees and facility partners

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory position

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid drivers license, and be able to drive, in the state of Minnesota.
• Applicant must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background examination.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work

Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by events.

Not applicable. There are no benefits with this position.

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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma / GED
• Some college
• Associates / 2 Year Certificate
• Bachelors degree
• Masters or higher
• None of the above

03

Which job(s) are you interested in? (check all that apply)

• Bartender / Suite Server
• Food & Beverage Distribution
• Premium Services Aide

04

Explain your previous experience in hospitality or customer service. If no experience, type N/A.

05

Do you currently have a valid Minnesota drivers license or a valid drivers license from another state?

• Yes, I have a valid Minnesota drivers license
• Yes, I have a valid drivers license from another state
• No, I do not currently possess a valid drivers license

06

Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by events?

• Yes
• No

08

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: if selected as a finalist for the Event Staff - Food & Beverage position, please indicate your acknowledgement that this position will be employed through a third party staffing agency & you must pass a background check.

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Mankato

Address PO Box 3368

Mankato, Minnesota, 56002

Phone 507-387-8531

Website http://www.mankatomn.gov/jobs