Bartender - Council Oak

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Tampa, FL

2d

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests while maintaining the cleanliness of each bar area in accordance with established policies. The role focuses on providing a positive guest experience and serving guests in a cordial, gracious, and professional manner. Bartenders prepare drinks according to established recipes, serve guests and servers, handle checks and cashiering duties where applicable, receive payments, and settle guest checks under company policies. They maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work area, comply with Gaming Commission regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies, and support responsible gaming and alcohol service by discreetly notifying management of concerns.

Work is typically performed in the casino back of house, which may be fast-paced and noisy. Employees may also need to be on or pass through the Casino Floor, where casino-related conditions may include secondhand smoke and excessive noise. The position involves frequent standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling, as well as frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Candidates must obtain gaming licensure by successfully completing a background check before beginning employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate in Mixology.
• Minimum of two years of experience in high-volume bartending.
• Basic mathematical skills relevant to the position, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle objects, reach, talk or hear, and taste or smell, and to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete the required background check and obtain gaming licensure before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• T.I.P.S. certification.
• Sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks in accordance with established recipes.
• Serve guests and servers according to established policy.
• Handle issued checks and act as a cashier in front and service bars, except on the casino floor.
• Receive monies and settle guest checks in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure a positive guest experience and interact with guests in a cordial, gracious, and professional manner.
• Follow Gaming Commission regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Support responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members' health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary with employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED