Bartender - Banquets

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Montville, CT, is seeking an experienced bartender to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and beverage servers. You will handle drink orders, operate the POS, and ensure compliance with state liquor laws while maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar.

The role requires prior bartending experience, strong communication skills, and thorough knowledge of beverages, recipes, and endorsements. Expect a fast-paced environment with varied shifts and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of spirits, beers, wines and beverage service techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of ice handling procedures and health/sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a clean, well-stocked bar efficiently.
• Excellent knowledge of drinks/recipes and endorsements at service opportunities.
• Proficiency in the call order system.
• Excellent knowledge of the Mohegan Sun property and gaming floor.
• Knowledge of state liquor laws including ID procedures and intervention/shutoff procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fills drink orders per the Beverage department's recipes and standards.
• Uses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functions.
• Adheres to state liquor laws for identification, intoxication monitoring, and service refusal.
• Upsells products and uses endorsements at service opportunities.
• Sets-up and breaks down assigned bar per policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned areas.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains proper par levels of beverage products, supplies and glasses.
• Maintains garnishes, glassware and bar cleanliness.
• Communicates inventory and maintenance needs to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Beverage knowledge

Ice handling

Sanitation standards

Drink recipes

Call order system

Property knowledge

Liquor laws knowledge

Job description

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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:

• 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:

• 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 hours

This 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

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.