Apprentice Bartender/Model - Delilah

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Apprentice Bartender serves guests and supports the Bar, Kitchen, and Dining Room teams by providing prompt service and genuine hospitality. The role maintains bar stock, setup, and cleanliness and requires understanding how the bar, kitchen, and dining room work together. Duties must be performed professionally and in accordance with departmental and property policies, procedures, and service standards. The position involves preparing ingredients and bar areas, serving beverages, maintaining knowledge of menus and beverage selections, assisting with table and station upkeep, and completing opening, closing, and ongoing side work. The Apprentice Bartender is expected to anticipate guest needs, communicate with colleagues, work effectively as part of a team, and maintain a welcoming, energetic, and professional atmosphere. The role also includes interacting and entertaining guests professionally, maintaining personal grooming and hygiene standards, and following company safety policies and applicable health standards. This position requires varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work in a loud, fast-paced environment. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English, and possess or be able to obtain a valid TAM card and Health card. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience as an Apprentice Bartender or Bar Porter in a lounge or fine-dining restaurant are required. Bottle-service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous work experience as an Apprentice Bartender or Bar Porter in a lounge or fine-dining restaurant.
High school diploma or GED.
Fluent spoken and written English, with professional communication skills.
At least 21 years of age.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid TAM card and Health card, as well as any other required licenses or active work cards.
Knowledge of alcoholic beverages, basic food, and advanced bar counter service.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability and willingness to work in a loud, fast-paced environment.
Ability to consistently provide exceptional guest service and interact and entertain guests professionally.
Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic workstation in accordance with Clark County Health Standards.
Ability to maintain a consistently upbeat and relaxed environment.
Ability to adhere to and enforce company-specific safety policies.
Ability to maintain appearance, posture, and hygiene standards set by management.

Nice To Haves

Bottle-service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner and communicate guest needs to coworkers, the kitchen, and management.
Participate in and contribute to pre-shift meetings.
Provide water service and serve non-alcoholic drinks as needed.
Follow the established sequence of service and standardized procedures.
Maintain knowledge of food and beverage items, menu selections, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
Prepare garnishes, syrups, and other ingredients for service.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of liquor and beer storage areas and assigned workstations.
Set up, label, stock, and deliver beverages, supplies, glassware, paper products, garnishes, and ice.
Check bar stock and supplies, set up display bottles and speed rails, inspect bar tools, and check refrigeration, glass-wash machine, and sanitation-bucket conditions.
Assist with moving chairs and tables according to the floor plan.
Maintain tables and check on guests throughout service, using a silent-service approach where appropriate.
Complete opening, closing, and ongoing side work, including folding napkins, polishing glassware and silverware, restocking supplies and service stations, and correcting cleanliness or condition deficiencies.
Maintain health-code standards and follow company safety policies.
Bid farewell to guests, use their names when known, and encourage them to return.
Anticipate guest needs and respond with urgency, while assisting guests and employees with needs and inquiries.
Provide accurate information about hotel services and features and local attractions and activities.
Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance, posture, and hygiene, and keep makeup, technique, and style current with management's expectations.
Maintain warm, positive dialogue with guests and help create an upbeat, relaxed environment.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.