1970 Club Bartender, KeyBank Center

Delaware North Sportservice is a renowned hospitality and food service company operating at premium venues and arenas across the United States. Specifically, it manages concessions, clubs, and suites for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center located in Buffalo, New York. With a history stretching back to 1970, Delaware North has a long-standing partnership with the Buffalo Sabres, coinciding with the team's founding year. The KeyBank Center, which seats 19,200 spectators, hosts a variety of events where Delaware North offers exceptional food, beverage, and hospitality services, including a members-only fine dining restaurant. Delaware North is part of a global family-owned business with over a century of history. The company prides itself on delivering great experiences in great places, ranging from iconic sports arenas to beautiful national parks and bustling casinos. The organization places significant emphasis on personal and professional growth, offering its team members various paths to success in multiple hospitality sectors, including restaurants, hotels, sports venues, gaming, operations, and retail. Whether team members are seeking part-time or full-time employment, Delaware North commits itself to supporting their career aspirations and development. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, gender identity, and other protected characteristics. The available position is for part-time Bartenders at the KeyBank Center. Bartenders at Delaware North play an integral role in providing an excellent guest experience by serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages responsibly during events and game days. This role is both fast-paced and exciting, designed for individuals who thrive in the high-energy environment of sports arenas and enjoy engaging with guests. Bartenders are responsible for mixing drinks according to standardized recipes, fulfilling guest and server orders promptly, handling cash and credit transactions efficiently, and ensuring compliance with all alcohol service policies. The role also includes maintaining bar stock through timely ordering of supplies, as well as completing sales and inventory reports accurately. The position offers a base pay rate of $10.35 per hour, noting that bartenders can also earn tips in addition to their hourly wage. Delaware North provides its employees with comprehensive benefits aimed at promoting well-being and security, which includes weekly pay, employee assistance programs, training and development opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules. Eligible team members may additionally access health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and educational reimbursement programs. The shifts are varied, covering days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, providing flexibility to accommodate different schedules. The ideal candidate for the Bartender role must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of two years of experience working in a high-volume bar or restaurant setting. Experience handling cash and processing credit card transactions, as well as familiarity with computerized point of sale (POS) systems, is essential. Physically, the role demands constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. The environment can become moderately to highly noisy during busy periods, requiring stamina and the ability to stay focused. Joining Delaware North means being part of a dynamic and supportive team that values the contributions of every employee and strives to create memorable guest experiences while fostering professional growth. This bartender opportunity is perfect for those who want a rewarding job with the excitement of game day, excellent benefits, and the chance to build a career in the hospitality industry.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 years of front-of-house experience in a high-volume bar or restaurant
• Experience in cash handling and credit card processing
• Previous experience using a computerized point of sale system
• Ability to lift stock up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Ability to work in moderate to high environmental noise levels