GOURMET APPRENTICE BARTENDER - OSCAR'S

Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Bar Apprentice is to provide excellent service to all guests who approach the bar, keep the bar area clean and stocked at all times, and assist the Bartender with various duties

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous Apprentice Bartending experience
Must have 1 year of customer service experience
Working knowledge of spirits, wine, and food
Working knowledge of liquor dispensing guns
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to lead and mentor a team
Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
Professional appearance and demeanor
Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
High school diploma or equivalent
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
Alcohol Awareness
Food Handler’s Card
Union Referral

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting

Responsibilities

Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies, and maintain equipment in good working order
Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner and make them feel welcome
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar
Stock the bar with supplies necessary for service
Complete opening side duties, which include: checking the quality and amount of all bar stock and supplies through a checklist; setting up bottles in the display cabinet and speed rail; checking the condition and cleanliness of blender, shaker, and other tools; checking the temperature of refrigeration units and glass wash machine
Assist Bartenders on the execution of service and follow the bartender’s direction
Re-fill ice coolers, garnish trays, straws, and napkins
Perform all opening and closing duties, based upon shift assignment
Bid farewell to guests, using the guest’s name when known, and encourage them to return
Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
Work as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries
Effectively communicate with management, bartenders, and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and department
Follow all health and safety regulations
Mix and serve drinks following standard recipes
Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies, and maintain equipment in good working order
Communicate with Managers and Co-Workers to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections available in the assigned outlet
Maintain complete knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method, and garnishes for each drink
Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations
Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the POS system before giving drinks to them
Clean glassware in the glass machine/three-compartment sink
Legibly document designated items on the spill sheet
Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain the budgeted beverage cost and to prevent waste
Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements
Perform other job-related duties as necessary
Recognize and acknowledge when Guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated
Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive Guests and promptly bring them to a Manager’s attention
Refuse further service of alcohol to intoxicated Guests in a courteous and safety-minded manner
Responsible for accurately checking the guest identification
Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures
Comply with all state and federal liquor laws