Bartender

Buffalo Run; Miami, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Run in Oklahoma operates a bet-friendly casino environment where bartenders provide safe, courteous beverage service. The role requires knowledge of menu items, stock maintenance, inventory control, and compliance with alcohol distribution rules.

You will interact with guests, verify ages, and maintain a clean, efficient bar area while following all safety and regulatory guidelines. The position demands prior bartending experience, a valid Oklahoma liquor license, and a food handler’s

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires prior bartending experience.
• Requires Oklahoma Liquor License.
• Requires Food Handler’s Permit.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with customers, team members, and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Verify legal age of guests ordering alcohol.
• Operate the bar area and POS system to record sales and orders.
• Monitor guest safety and respond to concerns or complaints.

Skills

Customer service

Alcohol knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Security & safety

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

Description

Summary of Duties:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other team members, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other team members and organizations. Maintain strict privileged, proprietary, guest, and employer confidentiality during and beyond the term of my employment. Adhere to all work rules, policies & procedures, and safety standards.

Position Purpose:

To ensure safe, efficient, and courteous beverage services to guests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Responsible to follow all alcohol sale and distribution policies, ordinances, and regulations.
• Become knowledgeable of all menu items.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of all bar supplies and alcohol.
• Comply with ABLE Commission rules, and alcohol sale & distribution procedures.
• Provide courteous and efficient guest services.
• Verify legal age (21) of guests ordering alcohol.
• Ensure the highest standards of guest satisfaction and safety.
• Monitor the behaviors and actions of guests consuming alcohol and observe for signs of intoxication.
• Comply with departmental policies and procedures when restricting alcohol sales to guests.
• Communicate all concerns and guest complaints to the Bar Manager.
• Become familiar with casino events and promotions in order to accurately inform guests.
• Operate point of sale system to track orders and record sales.
• Ensure the bar area is clean and organized.
• Comply with tip reporting procedures and Title 31 requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a liquor license, gaming license, and food handler’s permit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires prior bartending experience.
• Requires Oklahoma Liquor License.
• Requires Food Handler’s Permit.

Licensing:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Gaming License.

Work Requirements:

Requires problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Position involves prolonged walking, stooping, or bending, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds daily. Work is performed in a casino environment with varying levels of lighting, air quality, noise, and / or temperature.

Acknowledgement:

I have read and understand the above job description. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. I assert that I am able to perform the essential duties, meet the physical requirements of this position, and satisfy the expectation for regular attendance.