Bartender Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain valid gaming license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass the Bartenders Qualification Assessment Test.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external guests effectively
• Must be able to obtain and maintain responsible alcohol service certification
• Familiarity and product knowledge of beverages, wines, and garnishes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal and external guest service the Boyd Gaming Way.
• Always exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Be polite and courteous when speaking with guests and team members.
• Look for and act upon opportunities to assist guests and team members.
• Be sincere and genuine during all interactions.
• Be prepared with the knowledge and skill required to be responsive to guests and team member’s needs and questions.
• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Boyd Gaming’s room outlets, Bartender functions, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• Anticipate the guest’s needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Recognize guests with a friendly, courteous greeting and inform them of any specialty cocktails, promotions, events, and other information on all aspects of Pinnacle entertainment, Inc.’s services and facilities.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Serve wine, bottled or draft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with proper garnishes.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, juice, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other beverages.
• Take beverage and food orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Adhere to company policy by measuring all drinks using a jigger.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Accurately account for and collect payment for all drink orders through POS system in a timely manner.
• Maintain bar and section by collecting used glassware, ashtrays, trash and by consistently keeping the bar, work areas, and tables clean.
• Assist guests with beverage and food selection, demonstrating salesmanship with complete product knowledge.
• Anticipate, identify, and provide for guest needs.
• Deliver beverage and food orders to guests throughout assigned section in a timely manner.
• Discretely clear individual settings from guest tables as each course is completed.
• Maintain bar dining room by collecting used glassware, silverware, dishes, ashtrays and debris.
• Responsible for ensuring all front of house is free of dirty dishes.
• Limit problems related to guests’ excessive drinking by providing responsible alcohol service and applying any training from the responsible alcohol certification course.
• Participate in liquor glassware removal, ensuring compliance with all Ohio Gaming Commission regulations.
• Abide by all State, State Gaming, Federal and Corporate liquor Regulations. Also pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Clean and stock glassware, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Arrange liquor bottles, beer, fruit trays, and glassware to assure that the bar environment is perceived as clean, organized, and attractive
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, hours of operations, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.
• Observe and adhere to Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
• Consistent attendance at company/restaurant training programs as they are scheduled.
• Carry out duties with attention to detail, sanitation and safety.
• Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Pass all tests given including the training in order to retain the knowledge needed to be an effective server.
• Maintain a well-groomed, neat and clean appearance.
• Possess the resiliency to deal with difficult guests in all types of business conditions and possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Perform all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and department standards.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.