Bartender

Cinemark USA, Inc.; 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 USA, Inc. is seeking a Bartender to prepare high-quality beverages, follow Cinemark standards, and enhance the guest experience. The role involves suggesting items, handling payments, and maintaining a clean bar area in a fast-paced theater environment.

You will greet guests, know the menu, verify age for alcohol, and collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate orders while delivering timely service and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Basic food handling training and any local certifications needed.
• Safe Alcohol Service training completed or to be completed.
• Experience in high-volume bar environment preferred.
• Able to work flexible evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Greet Guests with a smile and be professional.
• Know bar and menu items; make recommendations.
• Record beverage orders accurately and promptly.
• Verify age for alcoholic beverages.
• Upsell using suggestive selling techniques.
• Collaborate with kitchen to ensure order accuracy.
• Deliver orders within set time frames; process payments.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with orders for bar supplies.
• Clean and sanitize high-contact areas; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Team player

English communication

Food handling

Education

Food handling training

Job description

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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 environment preferred
• 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*

*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

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