GOURMET APPRENTICE BARTENDER - OSCAR'S

Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gourmet Apprentice Bartender provides excellent service to guests at the bar, keeps the bar clean and stocked, and assists Bartenders with service and related duties. The role includes preparing and serving drinks according to standard recipes, maintaining knowledge of menu and beverage offerings, and ensuring orders are accurately entered into the POS system. The Apprentice Bartender also follows responsible alcohol service practices, company procedures, health and safety regulations, and applicable liquor laws. This position works varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor event duties, and may involve noise, dust, cigarette smoke, hot or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors. The position requires physical stamina, prolonged standing and movement, and the ability to lift and carry items weighing at least 50 pounds without restriction. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous Apprentice Bartending experience.
At least 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.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work indoors and be exposed to noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.
Ability to access all areas of the facility and move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying items weighing at least 50 pounds without restriction.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Physical stamina and appropriate mental attitude to work under pressure, indoors and outdoors, and around hot or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, and noisy environment.
Alcohol Awareness certification, Food Handler’s Card, and Union Referral.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

Responsibilities

Clean equipment, tools, supplies, and glassware, and maintain equipment in good working order.
Greet guests positively, make them feel welcome, anticipate their needs, and respond with urgency.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar and stock it with supplies needed for service.
Complete opening side duties, including checking bar stock and supplies, setting up bottles, inspecting tools, and checking refrigeration and glass-wash temperatures.
Assist Bartenders with service and follow their direction.
Refill ice coolers, garnish trays, straws, and napkins.
Perform opening and closing duties according to shift assignment.
Bid farewell to guests, using their names when known, and encourage them to return.
Work as a team and communicate effectively with managers, bartenders, service staff, employees, and guests to address requests or issues.
Follow company, division, and department procedures and policies, along with health and safety regulations.
Mix and serve drinks according to standard recipes.
Maintain knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, glassware, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes.
Follow state liquor regulations and all applicable state and federal liquor laws.
Ensure server drink orders are accurately entered into the POS system before drinks are provided.
Document designated items on the spill sheet.
Use supplies efficiently to meet beverage-cost budgets and prevent waste.
Use chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
Recognize intoxicated or potentially intoxicated and disruptive guests, alert a Manager, and courteously refuse further alcohol service when appropriate.
Accurately check guest identification.
Perform other job-related duties as necessary.