Bartender - Casino Service

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is seeking an experienced bartender responsible for preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and assisting beverage servers.

You will apply liquor laws, monitor intoxication, upsell, and maintain bar cleanliness and inventory, with shift flexibility. This role requires prior bartending experience and a strong customer-service focus.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience required.
• Knowledge of state liquor laws and ID procedures.
• Ability to upsell and promote endorsements.
• Strong sanitation and safety practices.
• Excellent product knowledge across drinks.

Responsibilities

• Fills drink orders per recipes and standards.
• Uses POS terminal and completes cashiering duties.
• Monitors intoxication and adheres to ID procedures.
• Upsells products and endorsements at service opportunities.
• Sets up and breaks down bar per SOPs and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Liquor knowledge

Ice handling procedures

Endorsements familiarity

POS system proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition 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 standardsUses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functionsConsistently applies knowledge of state liquor laws including, proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff proceduresActively up-sells products and uses endorsements at all appropriate service opportunitiesSets-up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and proceduresMaintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned work areasSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional mannerMaintains proper par levels of beverage products, supplies and glassesMaintains garnishes, glassware and overall cleanliness of barsCommunicates to management on inventory and maintenance needsMinimum Education and Qualifications:Previous bartending experienceCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Good written and verbal communication skillsIntermediate knowledge of spirits, beers, wines and beverage service techniquesThorough knowledge of ice handling procedures as well as health and sanitation guidelinesAbility to maintain a clean, well-stocked bar efficiently and effectivelyExcellent working knowledge of drinks, recipes and use of endorsements at appropriate service opportunitiesProficiency in the call order systemExcellent knowledge of the overall property and gaming floorExcellent knowledge of state liquor laws including proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff proceduresTraining Requirements:Outlet –specific standard operating proceduresSMART alcohol awarenessPoint of sale system trainingPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to bend and stand for entire shiftMust be able to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptionsMust 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:RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.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.