Bartender

Little River Casino Resort; Michigan; On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Little River Casino Resort seeks a beverage service team member to prepare and deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to F&B servers and external guests, with entry into the POS system. This is a tipped position and requires a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

You will support a fun, entertaining guest experience and a supportive team environment. Minimum qualifications include 3 months of guest service experience, SERVSafe certification within 90 days, and Michigan TAM

Qualifications

• 3 months guest service experience.
• SERVSafe Certification within 90 days.
• Michigan TAM certification within 60 days.
• Experience with a tribally run casino/resort preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly on arrival.
• Serve beverages to F&B servers and guests.
• Maintain bar area and knowledge of events/promotions.
• Handle comps, coupons, and payments for beverages.
• Complete required training and follow safety procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety program.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Organized

Confidential

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Independent work

Office equipment

Education

SERVSafe Certification

Michigan TAM certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Prepares, and delivers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to the F&B Servers and external guests. Entry of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages into the Point of Sale (POS) system. This is a tipped position.

Assist and do what you and your department can to create a fun, exciting entertainment experience for our guests and engaging, inclusive, supportive work environment for our team members.

MINIMUM NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Experience:

• Must have 3 months experience in a guest service-related work environment
• Must obtain SERVSafe Certification within 90-days and maintain throughout employment
• Michigan TAM certification or must obtain within 60 days of employment
• Experience working with a Tribally run casino and/or resort preferred

Age Requirement:

• At least 18 years of age

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

• Basic organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Basic money handling skills with the ability to count money and give change swiftly and accurately
• Guest service, interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain quality service deliver
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Maintain high confidentiality
• Independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments
• Ability to manage extensive amounts of paperwork
• Ability to operate most office equipment (computer, fax, copier, etc.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Conditions of employment with Little River Casino Resort include passing a pre-employment drug test excluding marijuana, passing Resorts background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position and successfully completing a 90‑day introductory period.

Individual must not have been charged or released from employment or involved in anything which could be considered a liability to the Resort, e.g. harassment, theft, violence, or integrity issues.

Knowledge, Competences, and Talents:

• Accountable - Accept responsibility and account for actions
• Collaborate - Ability to work with team members and management team to improve the gaming environment and continue to create a fun and exciting entertainment culture for our guests
• Communication – Clearly, concisely, and professionally use verbal and written skills with guests, team members, management team and vendors
• Guest Orientation - Establishes and maintains long‑term guest relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations in a professional and ethical manner
• Confidential - Will maintain and abide to the highest standards of confidentiality pertaining to team member, department, LRCR, and guest information
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a given project or task
• Diversity – Work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
• Emotional Intelligence - Able to keep your emotional intelligence skills present and accessible, including thought and emotion control, emotional barriers, a flexible mindset and be conscious of and in alignment with the organization’s core values
• Empathetic – Appreciates and sensitive to the feelings of others
• Ethical - Demonstrates conduct conforming to the highest-level set of values and accepted standards
• Interpersonal skills - Able to work effectively with guests, team members, management team, and vendors
• Organized – Possesses the trait of being organized and follows a systematic method of performing a task
• Policies & Procedures - Demonstrates thorough, accurate, working knowledge and supportive attitude of all organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems
• Professional Attitude – Value, motivate and appreciate each individual you interact with in your office, your department(s), the Casino, the community and all of our guests
• Reliable – Is dependable and trustworthy
• Respectful and Honest / Acts with Integrity - Is truthful and credible in the workplace with team members, management team, guests, and vendors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Warmly greets and acknowledges guests upon arrival.
• Serves F&B Servers from start to finish, including educating, obtaining beverage orders, and delivering beverages promptly.
• Maintains and provides general knowledge of Little River Casino Resort events, promotions, programs, and service.
• Maintains general appearance of work area/service bar area.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Little River Casino Resort service standards and procedures.
• Requests proper comps, coupons, and monies for payment of alcoholic beverages.
• Must satisfactorily complete all training assigned by the Resort and the F&B department.
• Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Little River Casino Resort and the Food & Beverage department.
• Must be aware of and adhere to the emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Must be aware of and adhere to the Resorts Health & Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding. Must have manual dexterity necessary to manipulate equipment necessary to dealing functions. Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions. The team member must occasionally be able to push, pull, grasp, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any lifting and/or moving over 50 pounds needs to be done in a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, document, computer, distance, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with team members, vendors, and guests in individual, department, small and/or large group meetings. Communication in face-to-face discussions, telephone, emails, and other electronic ways required. Must have a good sense of balance and be able to bend and kneel. Must have the ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

A working environment is the setting, social features, and physical conditions in which a job is performed. The general working environment for the Resort is office, gaming floor, food outlet, hotel and convention/entertainment center including flashing lights, frequent loud noises, and a smoke-filled environment. Must be flexible with work schedule for any hours and/or shift, as assigned, according to business needs. Occasional overtime required. Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals. Must be able to hear and speak with team members, vendors, and guests. Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to manage a high-volume direct public contact.

DISCLAIMER OF EMPLOYMENT:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job description. It shall govern all positions as defined in the Team Member Handbook. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All Little River Casino Resort Team Members are responsible to ensure they are in compliance with Little River Casino Resort Policies and Tribal Gaming Regulations.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I have reviewed the content and description of the above listed position and have been provided a copy of the description. I certify that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in this description, with or without reasonable accommodation.