Apprentice Bartender (PT) - Lucia Mexican Grill

Virgin Hotels•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Apprentice Bartender supports the beverage operation at Lucia Mexican Grill by bussing and resetting the bar, running food and beverage items, and interacting politely and responsively with guests and teammates. The role includes providing basic menu descriptions, assessing guests’ needs and preferences, and making recommendations. The Apprentice Bartender prepares, maintains, stocks, and cleans the bar; keeps the work area hygienic and organized; follows company standards for food and beverage knowledge, liquor requisitions, sanitation, and money handling; checks guests’ identification to confirm they are of legal drinking age; and accurately enters orders into the POS system. The position also contributes to a high-quality guest experience through teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and positive guest interactions.

Requirements

Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
High school education or equivalent.
A currently valid Food Service Handler Card and TABC certification, each valid for a minimum of six months.
Preferred experience of 1–2 years in a full-service restaurant or lounge.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and carry and balance plates, kegs, and wine and beer cases as necessary.
Ability to stand and walk for periods of 8–10 hours; proper footwear is required.
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
Ability to bend, squat, and stretch in limited spaces to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties.
Ability to work with a team or alone as the situation requires; adapt, manage multiple aspects of work, and respond to changing priorities.
Enthusiastic, collaborative, self-motivated, and able to use initiative, anticipate needs, and resolve problems.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and provide it graciously.
Leadership behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: fun, innovative, original, personable, and committed to high-quality guest service.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn and sell an extensive food menu and beverage list.
Enjoy working with people.
Preferred 1–2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge.

Responsibilities

Prepare the bar daily, maintain it during the shift, and clean it nightly for the next shift.
Keep the work environment clean, hygienic, and organized, including stocking supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, and sanitizing tables.
Stock the bar in accordance with company guidelines regarding liquor requisition.
Adhere to company standards regarding food and beverage knowledge.
Create a positive guest experience through guest interaction and responsive service.
Check appropriate identification to ensure guests are of legal drinking age.
Handle a cash bank and follow company money-handling policies.
Enter items accurately into the POS system and charge guests accordingly.
Follow sanitation standards and notify management of any issues.
Comply with safety and health department procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance and follow hotel policies, including those regarding attendance, safety, and behavior.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments, anticipate needs, and use initiative to resolve problems and conflicts.