Bartender

Cinemark USA, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) Matching*

Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance*

Health Benefits*

Parental Leave*

Paid Time Off*

Daily Pay*

Free Movies*

Job summary

Cinemark USA, Inc. is seeking a bartender to craft high-quality beverages and provide an outstanding guest experience in a fast-paced theater environment. You will greet guests, make menu recommendations, handle orders, verify IDs, and ensure responsible service with accuracy and efficiency.

The position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for growth within Cinemark. Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Complete basic food handling training or local/state certification if required.
• Safe Alcohol Service training program for team members who work with alcohol.
• Prior experience in a high-volume bar environment preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and reliable attendance and energetic, friendly attitude.
• Strong guest service, cash handling, and basic math skills.
• Effective communication with all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Greets Guests with a smile in a timely and professional manner.
• Has full knowledge of bar items and makes recommendations.
• Records food and beverage orders accurately and promptly.
• Verifies identification for alcohol transactions to ensure 21+.
• Ensures alcohol is consumed in designated areas only.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to increase orders.
• Delivers food and beverage orders within established time frames.
• Processes payment for completed guest orders and maintains accuracy.
• Maintains stock levels for the bar and assists with orders.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Guest service

Alcohol service

Cash handling

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Food handler permit

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join Our Team: A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide.

Role Summary

Cinemark Bartenders prepare accurate, high quality, and consistent beverages, following recipes in accordance with Cinemark standards. A Bartender does not just take orders – they provide suggestions and use selling techniques to increase the order while enhancing the Guest’s visit. They will maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast-paced environment, while providing an extraordinarily memorable Guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets Guests with a smile in a timely and professional manner
• Possesses full knowledge of bar and menu items and makes recommendations
• Accurately records food and beverage orders from Guests in a timely manner
• Verifies identification to confirm Guests are at least 21 years of age for all alcohol transactions
• Ensures that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Consistently uses suggestive selling techniques
• Collaborates with kitchen team to ensure that food orders are accurate
• Delivers food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Processes payment for completed guest orders
• Maintains appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assists the General Manager on duty with placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Consistently wipes down and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
• Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position specific tasks
• Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
• Monitors safety and/security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.) and reports issues to management
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bartenders need to be at least 21 years of age
• Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
• Team Members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
• Prior experience in a high-volume bar environmentpreferred
• Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Requires regular and consistent attendance
• Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
• Provides excellent Guest service
• Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
• Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities.
• Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ability to take and follow direction
• Responds with a sense of urgency
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater.
• Noise level may be moderate to high at times.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Benefits Available

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*
• Daily Pay*
• Free Movies*

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: 8.00 - 13.50