APPRENTICE BARTENDER - CAROUSEL

Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Apprentice Bartender provides excellent service to guests at the bar, keeps the bar clean and stocked, prepares craft-cocktail ingredients, and assists the Bartender with assigned duties. The role includes greeting and assisting guests, taking and entering orders, serving food and beverages, preparing drinks, handling payments, maintaining inventory and cleanliness, and following health, sanitation, uniform, and appearance standards. The schedule varies and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

At least 6 months of prior Bartender or Bar Apprentice experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a money-handling position.
Schedule flexibility, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
High school degree or equivalent.
Health Card, TAM Card, and Union Referral.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of wine and champagne service.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Reliability, conscientiousness, accuracy, attention to detail, and flexibility in changing work environments.
Ability to operate the listed bar equipment and accurately use a POS system while socializing with guests.
Ability to tolerate second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust, and to adapt to varying Las Vegas weather conditions.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical tasks, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, busy, and noisy environment and indoors or outdoors, including exposure to hot or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

Responsibilities

Greet guests, present menus, answer questions, and make food and beverage suggestions.
Take orders, provide craft cocktail, wine, and beer service, and monitor the guest experience.
Maintain detailed knowledge of menu items, specials, wine lists, ingredients, and preparation.
Prepare and pour drinks for guests and servers upon request.
Enter orders into the InfoGenesis POS system and ensure ordered items are delivered.
Present checks and process payments, including credit cards, gift cards, gift certificates, house accounts, cash, and traveler’s checks.
Mix drinks according to prescribed recipes and keep the station stocked with liquor, glasses, and accessories.
Account for beginning cash register bank, cash, complimentary drinks, and charge receipts.
Prepare orders to replenish bar stock to predetermined par levels.
Maintain high service standards, bar cleanliness, and polished glassware.
Follow correct health and sanitation practices.
Assist with training new employees and answering their questions.
Check identification when a guest appears to be under 30.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow uniform and appearance standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.