Bartender II

Viejas Casino & Resort•Alpine, CA

21d

About The Position

Job Description • Takes food and beverage orders from guests. • Presents drink options, makes recommendations and answer questions regarding beverage ingredients and preparation. • Suggestively sells by upgrading to premium liquors/drinks. • Enters orders into POS system and performs cash handling transaction prescribed in the organization policies and procedures. • Pours and serves wine, champagne, and bottled or draft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages with proper garnishes. • Mixes liquor, juice, soda, water, fruit, sugar and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other beverages by adhering to recipes. • Delivers completed orders to guests and wish them a happy meal. • Assists the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies. • Prepares garnishes for drinks. • Properly stocks and rotates liquor, beer, wine, and garnishes in bar area. • Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages. • Works with managers to improve business results (sales and profit) through increasing efficiency, reducing costs and minimizing waste. • Reports all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the manager. • Notifies manager when a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience. • Maintains knowledge of fine wines, beers and differences in liquor offered at the bar. • Maintains knowledge of and effectively promotes company services and player’s club program. • Practices alcohol awareness and gets manager involved when necessary. • Knows the legal drinking age and procedures for asking proof of age. • Ensures closing procedures are followed for paperwork, receipts balance, and inventory count. • Understands and practices good sanitation procedures. • Keeps entire bar, glassware, utensils, and equipment clean and organized through the shift. • Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained. • Attends all schedule team member meetings and trainings; brings suggestions for improvement. • Complies with company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, applicable governmental laws and regulations. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Does not provide supervision to other team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Food Handler’s Certificate required.
RASS or TIPS Certification of alcohol awareness program must be obtained within 30 days of employment and maintain current certification.
California Responsible Beverage Service Training and Certification required upon hire.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
2 to 3 years of related experience and/or training.
High volume bar experience is required.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in cash handling.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of bar operations, service procedures and function.
Working knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and common drink recipes.
Must possess an outgoing, positive attitude and work well with other team members.
Ability to multitask and must maintain high personal grooming standard.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment.
Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Takes food and beverage orders from guests.
Presents drink options, makes recommendations and answer questions regarding beverage ingredients and preparation.
Suggestively sells by upgrading to premium liquors/drinks.
Enters orders into POS system and performs cash handling transaction prescribed in the organization policies and procedures.
Pours and serves wine, champagne, and bottled or draft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages with proper garnishes.
Mixes liquor, juice, soda, water, fruit, sugar and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other beverages by adhering to recipes.
Delivers completed orders to guests and wish them a happy meal.
Assists the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
Prepares garnishes for drinks.
Properly stocks and rotates liquor, beer, wine, and garnishes in bar area.
Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
Works with managers to improve business results (sales and profit) through increasing efficiency, reducing costs and minimizing waste.
Reports all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the manager.
Notifies manager when a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience.
Maintains knowledge of fine wines, beers and differences in liquor offered at the bar.
Maintains knowledge of and effectively promotes company services and player’s club program.
Practices alcohol awareness and gets manager involved when necessary.
Knows the legal drinking age and procedures for asking proof of age.
Ensures closing procedures are followed for paperwork, receipts balance, and inventory count.
Understands and practices good sanitation procedures.
Keeps entire bar, glassware, utensils, and equipment clean and organized through the shift.
Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
Attends all schedule team member meetings and trainings; brings suggestions for improvement.
Complies with company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Does not provide supervision to other team members.

Benefits

Retirement 401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (80% paid by Viejas)
Paid Time Off (3 weeks of PTO plus Holidays, start earning from day one!)
Accident, Critical Illness & Disability Insurance Available
Employee Assistance Program
Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members
$5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year (Annually, no limit during duration of employment)
Unlimited Chiropractor Benefit with $10 co-pay
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Viejas Pit Stop Fuel Discount
And, much more!
Benefits vary for PT and FT employment