Bartender - Banquets

Mohegan Pennsylvania; Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced bartender to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and Beverage Servers, following department procedures and steps of service. You will operate the POS, monitor intoxication levels, uphold state liquor laws, upsell using endorsements, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar during fast-paced shifts.

This role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work varied shifts on the casino floor while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required.
• Knowledge of beverage service techniques and ingredients.
• Ability to upsell and endorse products.

Responsibilities

• Fills drink orders per the Beverage department’s recipes and standards.
• Uses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functions.
• Complies with state liquor laws including identification procedures, monitoring intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff procedures.
• Actively up-sells products and uses endorsements at service opportunities.
• Sets-up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned work areas.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains proper par levels of beverage products, supplies and glasses.
• Communicates to management on inventory and maintenance needs.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

State liquor laws knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

**Position Summary:**This position is responsible for preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and/or Beverage Servers in accordance with department policies, procedures and steps of service.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities****:** includes but not limited to:* Fills drink orders per the Beverage department’s recipes and standards* Uses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functions* Consistently applies knowledge of state liquor laws including, proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff procedures* Actively up-sells products and uses endorsements at all appropriate service opportunities* Sets-up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and procedures* Maintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned work areas**Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner* Maintains proper par levels of beverage products, supplies and glasses* Maintains garnishes, glassware and overall cleanliness of bars* Communicates to management on inventory and maintenance needs**Minimum Education and Qualifications:*** Previous bartending experience**Competencies:** Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:* Good written and verbal communication skills* Intermediate knowledge of spirits, beers, wines and beverage service techniques* Thorough knowledge of ice handling procedures as well as health and sanitation guidelines* Ability to maintain a clean, well-stocked bar efficiently and effectively* Excellent working knowledge of drinks, recipes and use of endorsements at appropriate service opportunities* Proficiency in the call order system* Excellent knowledge of the overall property and gaming floor* Excellent knowledge of state liquor laws including proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff procedures**Training Requirements:*** Outlet –specific standard operating procedures* SMART alcohol awareness* Point of sale system training**Physical Demands and Work Environment:*** Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.* Must be able to bend and stand for entire shift* Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions* Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:Regular