Bartender

SAHARA Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury Las Vegas hotel is seeking a Bartender Model to deliver exceptional bar service while participating in events. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of bartending experience, skills in customer service, and a valid non-gaming sheriff’s card. Responsibilities include preparing drinks, marketing the venue, and engaging with customers. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work in a lively atmosphere. A neat appearance and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years prior bartending experience at a high-volume restaurant or nightclub.
• Must possess a valid Nevada non-gaming sheriff’s card and other required certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients.
• Expedite drink orders quickly and accurately.
• Participate in in-house modeling programs and casino events.
• Market the venue through social media as per the company's requirements.

Skills

Bartending experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Social media marketing

Tools

Cash register

Liquor guns

Ice machines

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bartender Model

Job Focus:

Focus is on, but not limited to the following:

• Prepares ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, mixed drinks, specialty cocktails, shots and related bar service to guests at assigned stations
• Expedites drink orders for each guest quickly and accurately. Serves refills upon request as well as follows up for additional beverage requirements
• Possesses a keen sense of timing and is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary
• The Bartender Model participates in in-house modeling programs, special casino events, Banquet Service functions, and performs model/presenter tasks at sbe and SAHARA events and may participate in print advertising
• Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts
• Resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes
• Must possess the ability to initiate and maintain a relaxed and upbeat demeanor in a fast-paced environment with loud music and constant distractions
• Actively markets the venue through available social media outlets, as per the Company's Marketing Requirement Plan
• Collects customer information for the venue database while constantly striving to increase the size of your personal clientele
• Exhibits and executes a complete knowledge of the venue’s sequence of service and selling technique
• Prepares all products according to established venue recipes, focusing on proper portion size control
• Constantly provides customers with accurate information about the venue and property as well as entertainment offered in each
• Communicates and works with all support staff to ensure bar is properly stocked and prepared for operations
• Communicates and works with all support staff to ensure inventory is maintained at established par levels
• Work with a sense of urgency to anticipate customer needs and assist other team members when the opportunity arises
• Communicates with management, VIP hosts & service staff to rectify any and all customer needs, comments or incidents
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and guidelines

Desired Qualifications

• At least 2 years prior bartending experience, preferably at a high-volume restaurant or Nightclub.
• At least 2 years previous money handling position, preferably at a high volume restaurant or Nightclub.
• 6 months of modeling experience in events or advertising preferred but not required.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance while upholding a warm, positive and friendly persona at all times.
• Employee must meet social communication standards and requirements in promoting and marketing the venue.
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Must possess a valid Nevada non-gaming sheriff’s card, Union Pour Card, alcohol awareness card, and a health department card.
• Must be 21 years of age or over.
• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required.
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Must be able to operate: cash register, two and six wheel carts, juice, soda and liquor guns, cutting boards, coffee and frozen. drink machines, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, blenders, beer keg/soda/wine/juice hook-ups, and knives.
• Requires the ability to work within a team environment. If hired in as a steady extra (SE) position, the bartender-model must be available to work all shifts, to include Day, Swing and Grave shifts.