Bartender

Running-Creek-Casino; Upper Lake (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Running Creek Casino in Upper Lake, CA is seeking an experienced Bartender to create an entertaining beverage service for guests and staff. You will prepare drinks, take orders, and ensure accurate billing while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of bartender experience or certification. Flexible shifts, strong customer service, and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Be at least 21 years of age
• 1 year experience as a Bartender or certification from a recognized Bartending school
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain quality service delivery
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments
• Ability to count back change

Responsibilities

• Answer questions, and makes suggestions regarding beverages and service.
• Take beverage orders and follows procedures when recording sales.
• Serve guests and beverage servers within established time limits.
• Observe guests to respond to any additional requests and to determine when a beverage has been consumed for alcohol safety requirements.
• Total bill, collects payment and makes change.
• Clear away empty glasses and bottles.
• Change beer kegs as needed.
• Prepare mixed drinks following recipes or dispensing systems.
• Maintain inventory of beverages and supplies maintained at the bar.
• Monitors slot machine play by guests at the bar and summons slot department personnel as needed to respond to guest needs (e.g. jackpots, technical problems, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation requirements in serving and work areas at all times.
• Knowledge of special events, hours of operation, etc.
• Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Running Creek Casino and of the Food and Beverage department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic math

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Running Creek Casino - Upper Lake, CA 95485Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: CasinoRunning Creek Casino has been offering guests a full-service gaming destination in a vineyard setting along the historic Highway 20 corridor of Upper Lake, California since 2012. We take extreme pride in guest service, gaming experiences, and hospitality in our community. We are known for providing satisfying career opportunities in a remote location where opportunities are limited.Join our team today and become a greater part of the community! We are hiring for a Bartender to maintain a positive and entertaining environment for all guests and co-workers while preparing beverage orders received from guests or Servers.

Specifically, you will:

• Answerquestions, and makesuggestions regarding beverages and service.
• Takebeverage orders and follows procedures when recording sales.
• Serveguests and beverage servers within established time limits.
• Observeguests to respond to any additional requests and to determine when a beverage has been consumed for alcohol safety requirements.
• Totalbill, collects payment and makes change.
• Clearaway empty glasses and bottles.
• Changebeer kegs as needed.
• Preparemixed drinks following recipes or dispensing systems.
• Maintain inventory of beverages and supplies maintained at the bar.
• Monitorslot machine play by guests at the bar and summons slot department personnel as needed to respond to guest needs (e.g. jackpots, technical problems, etc.).
• Maintaincleanliness and sanitation requirements in serving and work areas at all times.
• Knowledge of special events, hours of operation, etc.
• Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Running Creek Casinoand of the Food and Beverage department.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office, gaming floor and convention center environment including flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke. Must be flexible with work schedule. Must be willing to work any hours and/or shift, as assigned, according to business needs. Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals. High volume direct public contact.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

All Running Creek Casino employees are responsible for ensuring that their designated operations comply with Casino policies, MICS, Tribal policies, State compact and Tribal gaming regulations.

Conditions of employment with the Running Creek Casino include passing a pre-employment drug test, a background investigation to secure a work permit, and successfully completing a three-month introductory period. Candidates for this position will be required to have dependable transportation available to them. Native American Preference will apply under Tribal policies.

Qualifications We Seek for the Successful Candidate:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Be at least 21 years of age
• 1 year experience as a Bartender or certification from a recognized Bartending school or institution
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain quality service delivery
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments
• Ability to count back change