Special Events Bar Captain

Special Events Bar CaptainPart timeTitle: Special Events Bar CaptainState Role Title: Food Services Technician II
- 79212Hiring Range: $20.00 per hourPay Band: 02Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRecruitment Type: General Public
- GDepartment: Food ServicesPost closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM EST.
About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA's growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.
Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nation's finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art.
Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.
VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.
About Food Services Department:At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we facilitate beautiful memories.
Our Events Team is relentlessly passionate about their work. Every event detail is a touchpoint, a foundational pinning, evoking the right ambiance, feeling, and desired energy. Our dedicated service professionals bear witness and make possible some of the best days ever for our guests."…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya AngelouWhy Join the Events Team?Flexible SchedulingThe team works to provide reasonable and advanced-scheduling notice to staff within the agreed upon availability. We are open 365 days a year, therefore there are a variety of shifts to work.
Team-centricWork with people whose talents shine not only at work but also beyond work hours. Many of our staff are creatives who find an ease in serving others, have an eye for the details, and enjoy the flexibility this position offers.
Mission-DrivenRevenue from Events and other Enterprise operations directly supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.
Professional EnvironmentProfessionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. We treat each other no less than how we treat our guests. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best service professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.
PerksAll VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Floris, Best Café and the VMFA Shop.
General Information:The work is straightforward, making guests feel special.
Special Events Bar Captains accommodate guests while remaining professional, engaged and motivated. During events, staff duties may include serving tables, replenishing food stations, clearing glassware and more. This position is also responsible for the setting up and breaking down of services items in event areas.
Here is how the Special Events Bar Captain accomplishes this as part of a team:
• Develop and use standard beverage recipes. Mix drinks based on serving size outlined by management and Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) guidelines.
• Ensure all staff are fulfilling their duties.
• Flexibility and knowledge to work on the floor as needed.
• Prepare bars and keep them stocked throughout the shift. Maintain inventory of glassware, utensils and bar tools.
• Check ID's of guests and ensure that all forms of identification are valid.
• Monitor alcohol inventory to maintain appropriate levels. Maintain wine coolers and liquor storage rooms.
• Complete consumption reports after shift.
• Maintain tight controls on alcohol throughout shift. Perform accurate recording of all alcohol transfers.
• Supervise set up and breakdown of bars before and after each event.
• Train additional staff members as needed.
• Set-up area(s) to specifications, bringing life to event's vision; linens, lighting, décor, accessories, etcetera.
• Anticipate and accommodate guest needs, respond to requests in a professional and polite manner.
• Serve fantastic fare to guests, replenish food stations, drinks, and ensure that guests' needs are met.
• Support other event-related activities.
• Break down event and bar area, returning space to pre-event status.
Minimum

Qualifications:
• Prior fine din