Working Title:

Concessions/Catering Bartender H-329

Role Title:

Food Service Technician I

Position Number:

H-329

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Part Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Departmental Objective:

To provide the CNU community and the general public exceptional quality food and beverage service on and off campus. Ranging from intimate small events to large scale galas, fine dining to picnics, we do it all. Support the management team in the Catering and Dining Departments and assist all Auxiliary Service departments as needed to carry out the university’s mission.

Purpose of the Position:

This position will dispense alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for concessions stations and banquet bars at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, as well as banquet bars in the David Student Union. It will also work closely with the Catering management team to ensure all entertainers, staff members, and patrons are provided with timely beverage and meal service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, late nights, and weekends
Ability to work independently in setting up and breaking down work stations
Must possess accurate cash handling skills
Must be of legal age to pour alcoholic beverages

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

Experience in the food service industry

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience:

Previous experience in a catering or a banquet setting
Experience with POS systems/financial transactions
Experience bartending and serving in a full service restaurant
Experience bartending and serving in a catering company

Role Code:

79211

Salary Information:

Starting at $17.57, commensurate with education and experience

Conditions of Employment:

This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period
Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, late nights, and weekends
Must be of legal age to pour alcoholic beverages

Is this position telework eligible?:

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):

Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):

Essential

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Non-Applicable

Bending:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Fast Pace:

Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Priorities:

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction:

Essential

Multiple Stimuli:

Essential

Frequent Changes:

Essential

Memory:

Essential

Reasoning :

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading :

Essential

Analyzing:

Essential

Logic:

Essential

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

Posting Date:

09/08/2025

Closing Date:

11/04/2025

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19840

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check:

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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