Bartender

Cinemark; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; 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 Bartenders prepare accurate, high-quality beverages following Cinemark standards. They provide recommendations, sell to enhance the guest experience, and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced theater environment.

They must be at least 21, complete required certifications, and have energy, teamwork, and guest-service focus. The position offers benefits and opportunities for growth within Cinemark theatres.

Qualifications

• Bartenders must be at least 21 years old.
• Basic food handling training and any local/state mandated certification.
• Safe Alcohol Service training required for team members who serve alcohol.
• Experience in a high-volume bar environment preferred.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and consistent attendance and a friendly attitude.
• Strong guest service and cash handling accuracy; basic math skills.
• Excellent English communication; ability to work in team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Greet Guests and make menu/item recommendations.
• Record food and beverage orders accurately and promptly.
• Verify IDs for age-restricted alcohol transactions.
• Ensure alcohol is served in designated areas only.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to increase orders.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
• Deliver orders within established time frames and process payments.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with liquor orders as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Cash handling

Teamwork

Mathematical skills

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

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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.

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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

The essential duties and responsibilities of a Bartender include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*
• Daily Pay*
• Free Movies*
• Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.

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: 12.77 - 14.18