Bartender

Gila River Resorts & Casinos; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, AZ seeks a friendly server to deliver exceptional guest service and answer menu questions. The role includes knowledge of beverages, upselling wines, beers, and spirits, and ensuring timely service in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent will monitor guest cues, maintain compliance trainings, and support kitchen staff as needed to ensure quality and presentation meet guest expectations. This position emphasizes teamwork and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar, restaurant or nightclub preferred.
• General wine, beer and spirits knowledge preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain required compliance trainings (Health Card, Alcohol Awareness, BBP).
• Ability to follow the GILA WAY: Greet, Interact, Listen, Appreciate guests.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Answers menu questions posed by guests.
• Maintains knowledge of beverages and any food offerings or special menu items offered.
• Upsells to premium offerings of wine, beer and spirituous liquors.
• Observes guests behavior and cues that could indicate obvious signs of intoxication.
• Provides attentive, friendly and professional service to internal and external guests while communicating in a positive, respectful manner.
• May act in the capacity of a server assistant and ensures food items are picked up and served immediately upon availability from the kitchen.
• Ensures the quality and presentation meet or exceed the expectations of guests.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Multitasking

Telephone etiquette

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date: September 17th, 2026, at 4:00 PM

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Answers menu questions posed by guests.
• Maintains knowledge of beverages and any food offerings or special menu items offered.
• Upsells to premium offerings of wine, beer and spirituous liquors.
• Observes guests behavior and cues that could indicate obvious signs of intoxication.
• Provides attentive, friendly and professional service to internal and external guests while communicating in a positive, respectful manner.
• May act in the capacity of a server assistant and ensures food items are picked up and served immediately upon availability from the kitchen.
• Ensures the quality and presentation meet or exceed the expectations of guests.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Closing Date: September 17th, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $12.15 per hour, plus tips

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Answers menu questions posed by guests.
• Maintains knowledge of beverages and any food offerings or special menu items offered.
• Upsells to premium offerings of wine, beer and spirituous liquors.
• Observes guests behavior and cues that could indicate obvious signs of intoxication.
• Provides attentive, friendly and professional service to internal and external guests while communicating in a positive, respectful manner.
• May act in the capacity of a server assistant and ensures food items are picked up and served immediately upon availability from the kitchen.
• Ensures the quality and presentation meet or exceed the expectations of guests.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume bar, restaurant or nightclub is preferred.
• General wine, beer and spirituous liquor knowledge preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be a self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.