Bartender

Virgin Hotels•Las Vegas, NV

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers, actively taking orders, conducting full and complete food and beverage service, and monitoring guests' bar and dining experience. Bartenders must also interact with bar guests, employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality for casino patrons at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Requirements

Must love people and have a passion for serving others and the community
Great collaborators with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments
Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Effective communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think freely and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over-deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent guest relations, communication, presentation and organization skills of utmost importance
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to inspire and motivate others
Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant guest service
Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
High school or equivalent education required
Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Food Service Handler Card and TABC certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months
Union pour card required
Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
Adaptive, Flexible!
Embody "great attitude"
Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
Tenacious and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Learn and sell extensive food menu and beverage list
Must enjoy being around and working with people
Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, and behavior
1-2 years' experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge

Responsibilities

Preparation will be key. Prep the bar daily, maintain it during the shift and clean it nightly in preparation for the next shift
Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
Stock the bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding liquor requisition
Adhere to company standards regarding food and beverage knowledge
Orchestrate an extraordinary guest experience through positive guest interaction
Be able to guide guests through aspects of our hotel and our city
Ensure that guests are of legal drinking age by asking for an appropriate ID card
Handle a cash bank and adhere to company policies regarding money handling
Accurately enter all items into POS system and charge guests accordingly
Comply with sanitation standards and notify management of any issue
Comply with gaming comps, established gaming criteria, procedures, and policies