Apprentice Bartender, Part Time

Dreamscape Flamingo Road Management LLC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Las Vegas is seeking an Apprentice Bartender to assist the Bartender with stocking, cleanliness, and beverage service in a fast-paced casino environment.

You will support bartenders, handle transactions, and help ensure guests receive timely service while maintaining high standards of sanitation and presentation.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• 6 months prior Bartender or Bar Apprentice experience.
• At least 1 year money handling experience.
• Interactions with customers, the public and co-workers.
• Schedule flexibility including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies, regulatory and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Aids the Bartender by stocking and keeping bar area clean and organized.
• Prepare and pour drinks for customers and cocktail servers upon request.
• Process room charges, credit card and cash transactions and provide receipts.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar tops, sinks, glasses, and bar appliances throughout shift.
• Ensure bar is stocked and par levels are maintained.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

Glassware handling

Garnishes knowledge

English communication

Neat appearance

Money handling

Teamwork

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.

The Apprentice is also responsible for performing tasks to assist the Bartender providing excellent service to all guests who approach the bar and other various duties in timely manner.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.