Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Beverage-Front of House Manager, The Momentary (Food Services)
Position Overview:
The Momentary is a new Center for Contemporary Visual and Performing Arts and Culinary Discovery in Bentonville, AR, slated to open in spring 2020. The Center will operate as a subsidiary of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The Beverage-Front of House Manager is responsible for the successful development, management and operation of The Momentary Servery and Tower Bar operations, special event front of house operations and staffing, while providing operational direction to broaden the Museum's mission and profile, increase Culinary Services revenue and profitability, and enhance the overall visitor experience.
Principle Responsibilities
Tower Bar Specific Duties related to alcohol:
Support Special Events by managing bar operations for large, complex events such as VIP events, dinners, and weddings with open bars.
Front of the House Responsibilities
In collaboration with Culinary Services Director and related management:
Additional Responsibilities
In collaboration with Culinary Services Director and Executive Chef:
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Traits:
Work Experience:
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application
To be considered for this position, please apply through this posting. Applications must be complete and include a resume and cover letter.
No phone calls please.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a routine background and consumer credit check and drug screen.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Crystal Bridges/ The Momentary is committed to creating an institution that reflects the diversity of our region and nation. We are especially mindful of those in our community impacted by inequity due to ability, language, class, age, gender, religion, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and are working diligently to address perceived and real barriers that keep anyone from fully experiencing the museum as a guest, volunteer, or employee. To achieve true reform, we must have a diverse, highly qualified team. Crystal Bridges / The Momentary is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We actively encourage minority candidates to apply for this position.
Museum Overview:
Crystal Bridges is a museum of American Art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities.
We are passionate about transforming lives through experiences that encourage the discovery of new ideas, expanded dreams and inspired actions.
As an employee at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, you will be empowered to think creatively, ask questions, and make suggestions to help move the institution forward.