Apprentice Bartender, Part Time

Dreamscape Flamingo Road Management LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Las Vegas is seeking an Apprentice Bartender to assist the Bartender in maintaining a clean and organized bar area and stock supplies. This role supports drink preparation, transaction handling, and overall guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 21+ years old, knowledge of beverages and garnishes, and strong English communication. Prior bartending or bar apprentice experience is preferred, with flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Acknowledge, greet and converse with customers at the bar.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Stock and clean the bar area, including tops, sinks, glasses, and appliances.
• Prepare and pour drinks on request for customers and cocktail servers.
• Process room charges and transactions, presenting receipts to customers.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization, including garnishes and par levels.
• Monitor bar service to ensure timely beverage delivery and assist as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Money handling

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The primary responsibility of the Apprentice Bartender is to assist the Bartender in maintaining the appearance by stocking, keeping the bar area clean and organized.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Acknowledges, greets, and converses with customers who approach the bar.
• Cleans and stock bar area, including bar tops, sinks, glasses, refrigerators, and other bar appliances throughout and at the end of the shift.
• When needed, prepare, and pour all types of drinks for customers and cocktail servers upon request.
• Processes room charges, credit card and cash transactions while presenting customer with bar receipt.
• Ensures ashtrays, bar top, bar stools and bar menus are clean and organized.
• Cut fruits and prepare garnishes for each open well.
• Maintain clean work environment in accordance with SNHD guidelines.
• Maintain par levels by placing orders, as necessary.
• Change and clean bibs behind the bars when needed.
• Make sure the glasswasher is working properly and keep it clean during and prior to the end of the shift.
• Check dishwasher for proper chemical maintenance.
• Maintain soap and paper towels in the hand sinks.
• Continuously monitoring bar to ensure that guests are receiving beverage service on a timely matter.
• Calls a designated slot employee when needed by a guest or bartender.
• Collects all trash from their assigned bar as well wiping down walls behind it.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 21 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work requires 6 months prior Bartender or Bar Apprentice experience.
• Work requires at least 1-year previous money handling position.
• Work requires interactions with customers, the public and co-workers.
• Work requires teamwork with other staff members.
• Work requires the ability to accurately count money and provide change.
• Work requires schedule flexibility which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies, regulatory and federal laws.

PREFERRED

• Work requires at least 6 months of previous Bar Apprentice / Barback experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations, such as: TAM card, health card, and non-gaming card.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines. Must be accurate and detail oriented. Must regularly lift and/move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as noise, dust, and smoke.

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Join our team at Rio Las Vegas, where innovation and unparalleled hospitality create a dynamic workplace. We go beyond the expected to offer unique and unforgettable experiences to every guest. As a member of our talented team, you'll be part of an unmatched story of service and passion, where every endeavor is a pursuit to redefine hospitality in the heart of Las Vegas. Join us as we transform this iconic property and its bright future.