Banquets Bartender (On-Call)

Rivers Casino; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bartender to provide exceptional food and beverage service to customers. This role requires a friendly and efficient approach, ensuring that every patron enjoys their experience. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, serving alcohol, and maintaining a clean bar area. The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma, and have at least six months of relevant experience. Join a vibrant team where your skills and passion for service can shine in a dynamic environment filled with energy and excitement.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma.
• At least six months of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers drinks and food while ensuring a positive experience.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and manage inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Beverage Preparation

Cash Handling

Knowledge of Beverage Systems

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Beverage Order Processing Systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Bartender provides food and beverage services to customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner and ensures a positive experience for all customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves customers as part of a team by anticipating their needs, and initiating conversation.
• Checks identification to ensure customers meet minimum age requirements for consuming alcoholic beverages.
• Serves customers alcohol according to the guidelines of safe serving.
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes.
• Mixes ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serves wine and draught or bottled beer.
• Enters orders accurately, collects money and returns change for drinks/food served.
• Reports tips accurately for each shift.
• Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive display.
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintains a neat and clean bar area on a continual basis.
• Possess awareness for potential hazards, which could cause, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping falling or burns.
• Arrives for each shift on time and in full uniform.
• Attends all pre-shift meetings ready to “listen and learn” and share ideas.
• Avoids leaving work area during peak periods.
• Takes breaks only when approved by the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Restaurant Manager.
• Keeps a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Tends the service bar and may be designated to the Service Bartender on occasion.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least six months related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of beverage order processing systems.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to see, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; stand and walk.
• Must occasionally lift and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to stoop, crouch or kneel.
• Ability to interact with others while maintaining a courteous and positive demeanor.
• Exposure to high noise level.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.