Bartender (Beverage)

ilani, Inc.; Ridgefield, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani, located in Ridgefield, Washington, seeks a capable bartender to deliver world-class guest service in a fast-paced, bar and lounge environment.

You will prepare cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, assist servers, and ensure compliance with liquor laws while maintaining a clean, inviting bar area. This is a full-time role requiring 21+ and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have high-volume bartending experience and strong guest service focus.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with guests and staff.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.
• Must be 21+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs in a smoking environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior customer service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and servers.
• Sets up, stocks, and breaks down assigned bar per department policies.
• Operates POS terminal and handles all payment methods securely.
• Follows state liquor laws, ID checks, and responsible service procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Bartending in high-volume setting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Dependable and flexible

Available nights and weekends

Education

High School Diploma / GED; RED or FHD

Tools

Point of sale (POS) terminal

Job description

Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Provides world class guest service. Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and or cocktail servers in accordance with departmental procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior customer service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Serves alcoholic and other beverages to guests in bars, lounges and other areas as needed.
• Consistently applies knowledge of state liquor laws including proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service, and shutoff procedures.
• Sets up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Uses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functions.
• Responsible for the handling all payment methods.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate collaborative, relationship building, welcoming and mutually respectful behaviors.
• Previous experience bartending in a high-volume food and beverage setting.
• A successful candidate must be over 21 years of age.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and available to work any shift, especially nights and weekends.
• This is a standing position, and includes bending and lifting, you must be able to do this job effectively for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Work Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.