Catering Waitstaff/Bartender (part-time)

Bowdoin College • Brunswick, ME • 7h ago

Posting Number C00438JP

Department Dining Service - Thorne Hall

Job Summary

Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College boasts a student population of almost 2000. Our Dining Services Department makes everything from scratch and are consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining! We have our own butcher shop, bakeshop, and organic garden that all supply food to our two dining halls and three retail locations.

The Catering Waitstaff/Bartender is responsible for working various events on campus following standard procedures to facilitate service of food and beverages to Bowdoin College catering customers.

Compensation and Perks:

The hourly rate for this position is $23.50 per hour, and this position is eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials

Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours

Employees are guaranteed a minimum of 3 hours of pay when scheduled to work

Employees are provided a free meal on scheduled workdays

Education/Skills Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Must pass Maine Alcohol Server Course (B.A.S.I.C) upon hire

Strong customer service skills

Strong commitment to dependability and punctuality

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Working knowledge of good personal hygiene practices

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Entry level position, no prior work experience required

At least 6 months of bartending or catering waitstaff experience preferred

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours/week

There is opportunity for flexible scheduling based on events and scheduling accommodations are available based on the candidate's availability

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift N/A

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date 08/14/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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