Bartender Part-Time (Starting at $15/hr)

Ponca Gaming•Carter Lake, IA

2d•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides beverages and excellent guest service from an assigned bar, working with Cocktail Servers and wait staff to prepare drink orders. The role involves crafting and serving cocktails, wines, and other beverages; maintaining knowledge of casino and restaurant beverage menus; offering recommendations; and ensuring orders are accurate and timely. The Bartender maintains bar stock and a clean, organized work area, operates a point-of-sale system, handles payments, and follows responsible alcohol service, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards. The position is performed onsite and may require nights, weekends, and holidays. The Bartender is expected to maintain a professional appearance and conduct, regular attendance, and a positive approach consistent with Prairie Flower Casino’s Mission and Values. The role requires maintaining an appropriate Gaming License and obtaining and maintaining responsible alcohol service certification through Prairie Flower training courses. The work involves standing and walking for the entire shift, regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequent use of hands and arms for handling bar tools, glassware, appliances, and garnishments. The casino floor is usually loud, and team members may be exposed to smoking in or near a designated enclosed gaming area. The role may involve mentally stressful situations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Two years of experience working as a bartender.
One year of cash-handling experience.
Extensive knowledge of mixology, beverages, and drink preparation techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work calmly under deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to add, subtract, calculate fractions, and multiply.
Ability to maintain the appropriate Gaming License.
Ability to obtain and maintain responsible service of alcohol certification through Prairie Flower training courses.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Dexterity to handle and maneuver bar glasses, appliances, and garnishments and to mix, shake, and present drinks.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, balance, and often crouch and bend.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to operate in mentally stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a craft bar is highly preferred.
Experience with a point-of-sale system in a fast-paced restaurant, bar, or casino is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personalized beverage service to guests in a professional and courteous manner.
Craft and serve cocktails, wines, and other beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
Maintain knowledge of casino and restaurant beverage menus to provide quick and efficient service.
Offer beverage recommendations to guests and staff.
Accurately take drink orders and ensure requested items are delivered accurately and promptly.
Keep the bar appropriately stocked and coordinate timely restocking with the Barback.
Use the point-of-sale system to enter orders and charge guests accurately, and make accurate change.
Follow responsible alcohol service guidelines, including service times, monitoring for signs of intoxication, and checking identification for age requirements.
Set up and maintain a clean and organized work area according to food safety and sanitation requirements.
Perform duties positively and professionally, and maintain a clean, professional appearance according to company standards.
Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record and work the required schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work onsite to perform assigned tasks and ensure safety standards are met, resolving possible safety hazards promptly.
Serve as a role model and champion of Prairie Flower Casino’s Mission and Values.