Bartender - SC Bar - On Call

Boyd Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Team members assigned to Suncoast BarSC are responsible for all job duties, requirements, and expectations listed in the standard Bartender job description, as well as the additional BarSC expectations listed below. This role involves receiving and preparing beverage orders, mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serving beverages, operating a cash register, maintaining bar cleanliness, greeting guests, preparing requisitions for bar stock, and replenishing ice. The BarSC assignment specifically requires delivering an elevated beverage experience, maintaining a polished and high-energy presence, and owning the guest experience across the bar and surrounding lounge area by actively anticipating needs, managing pace, and maintaining service flow. This includes demonstrating extensive knowledge of beverages, preparing craft cocktails to exact specifications, and stepping out from behind the bar to engage guests, service tables, and support the lounge experience. The role also involves serving as a subject matter resource for beverage quality and standards, supporting cocktail development, and understanding BarSC sequence of service expectations.

Requirements

Minimum of twelve (12) months bartending experience in a high-volume front bar, service bar, and/or fine dining environment is expected for this assignment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
Must be able to stand and walk for duration of shift.
Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bartender preferred.
Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds as part of the BarSC assignment.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare beverage orders from customers and cocktail servers
Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to memorized standard beverage recipes.
Serve beverages, using repetitive motions, in accordance with established service procedures.
Operate cash register, complete transactions according to procedures, and maintain accurate bank.
Maintain cleanliness of bar area by removing used glasses, napkins, emptying ashtrays, and wiping bar top.
Greet and communicate with guests in a friendly, courteous manner.
Prepare written requisitions and orders for bar stock.
Maintain and replenish ice supply.
Deliver an elevated beverage experience at BarSC.
Maintain a polished, confident, high-energy presence.
Own the guest experience across the bar and surrounding lounge area by actively anticipating needs, managing pace, and maintaining service flow.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits, including flavor profiles, production methods, legal designations, history, and appropriate upselling opportunities.
Prepare craft cocktails to exact specifications, including measured pours, proper glassware, complex garnishes, beverage presentation, and appropriate showmanship.
Step out from behind the bar when needed to engage guests, service tables, support the lounge experience, and ensure there is no breakdown in guest service.
Maintain complete knowledge of all BarSC beverage menu items, daily specials, recipes, ingredients, preparation standards, and service expectations.
Serve as a subject matter resource for beverage quality, presentation, consistency, and service standards, including informal coaching or guidance to other bartenders as directed.
Support cocktail development, menu enhancements, garnish standards, and presentation standards that continue to elevate the BarSC guest experience.
Understand and meet BarSC sequence of service expectations, including service standards for the bar, lounge, and surrounding guest areas.