Banquets Bartender (On-Call)

Rivers Casino; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage services in a vibrant environment. This role involves mixing and serving a variety of drinks, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean bar area. Ideal candidates will have a passion for mixology and customer service, with the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Join a dynamic team where your skills will shine and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy engaging with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve customers efficiently while anticipating their needs.
• Mix and serve drinks following standard recipes and guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Mixology

Beverage Order Processing

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Beverage Order Processing Systems

Job description

Location:

Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
3630 Victory Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA

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 the 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 an attractive display.
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintains a neat and clean bar area on a continual basis.
• Possesses 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 the 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 carry 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 levels.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.